Pennsylvania § 13930 - Commitment to county prison.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13930 — Commitment to county prison., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13930. Commitment to county prison.
(a) Warrant.--An individual may be committed by a coroner to the county jail by warrant directed to the sheriff or a constable of the county if while appearing before the coroner for examination the individual refuses to:
(1) take an oath or affirmation; or
(2) answer a question asked by the coroner on the matter of the inquest after having been sworn or affirmed.
(b) Case required.--A warrant issued under subsection (a) shall specifically set forth the cause of the commitment to county jail.
(c) Length.--The individual shall remain committed to county jail until the individual submits to be sworn or affirmed, answers the questions of the coroner or is otherwise legally discharged.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 13930
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13930 cover?
Section 13930 ("Commitment to county prison.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 13930?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13930" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 13930 apply to my situation?
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