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§ 9703 — Scope of chapter

Pennsylvania § 9703
JurisdictionPennsylvania
Title 42JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
PartPART VIII
Ch. 97SENTENCING
Subch.GENERAL PROVISIONS

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42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9703 (2026).

Text

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, in all cases the sentence to be imposed shall be determined by the court as authorized by law.

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Legislative History

(Mar. 8, 1982, P.L.169, No.54, eff. 90 days) 1982 Amendment.Act 54 added section 9703.

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