Pennsylvania Statutes
§ 9574 — Answer to petition
Pennsylvania § 9574
JurisdictionPennsylvania
Title 42JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
PartPART VIII
Ch. 95POST-TRIAL MATTERS
Subch.UNITARY REVIEW IN DEATH PENALTY CASES
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Bluebook
42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9574 (2026).
Text
The Commonwealth may file a written answer to the petition within 120 days of the filing and service of the petition. For good cause shown, the court may grant an extension of time of up to 90 days. Failure to file an answer shall not constitute an admission of any facts alleged in the petition.
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Legislative History
Suspension by Court Order.Section 9574 was suspended August 11, 1997, S.Ct. Order. Cross References.Section 9574 is referred to in section 9545 of this title.
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