Pennsylvania § 1106 - Powers of peace officers.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1106 — Powers of peace officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1106. Powers of peace officers.
A chief administrator, deputy superintendent or corrections officer of a State correctional facility may exercise the powers of a peace officer in the performance of that individual's duties generally in:
(1) Guarding, protecting and delivering inmates.
(2) Protecting the property of the department.
(3) Capturing and returning inmates that may have escaped within the immediate area of a State correctional facility or mode of transport. For the purposes of this section, the immediate area of a State correctional facility or mode of transport shall encompass the curtilage up to and including one-half of one mile.
(June 30, 2021, P.L.260, No.59, eff. imd.)
2021 Amendment. Act 59 added section 1106. See section 28 of Act 59 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to reference in law.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1106
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1106 cover?
Section 1106 ("Powers of peace officers.") 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.
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