Pennsylvania Act 2022-46 — JUDICIAL CODE (42 PA.C.S.) - MEETINGS

Act text

Session of 2022

No. 2022-46

SB 904

AN ACT

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other criminal provisions, further providing for definitions and providing for meetings.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. Section 9911 of Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding definitions to read:

§ 9911. Definitions.

The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

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"Probation officer." As defined in section 6304 (relating to powers and duties of probation officers).

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"Technology portal." A device, including a cellular phone and other electronic device, that allows simultaneous voice and video communication in real time between the offender and the probation officer.

Section 2. Title 42 is amended by adding a section to read:

§ 9914. Meetings.

Notwithstanding section 6.1(h)(5) of the act of November 22, 1978 (P.L.1166, No.274), referred to as the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, in lieu of requiring an offender who has been released on probation to appear in person at a meeting, a probation officer may utilize technology portals.

Section 3. This act shall take effect in 60 days.

APPROVED--The 7th day of July, A.D. 2022.

TOM WOLF