Pennsylvania § 775 - Perpetuation of testimony and court records.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 775 — Perpetuation of testimony and court records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 775. Perpetuation of testimony and court records.
The orphans' court division, by general rule or special order, may prescribe the practice relating to the perpetuation of testimony and to the perpetuation of lost or destroyed court records. When proved, such court records shall have the same legal effect as original records would have had. Notice of proceedings for the perpetuation of testimony and for the perpetuation of lost or destroyed court records shall be given in such manner as the division shall direct.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 775
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 775 cover?
Section 775 ("Perpetuation of testimony and court records.") 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 § 775?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 775" (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 § 775 apply to my situation?
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