Pennsylvania § 1602 - Court of common pleas.
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§ 1602. Court of common pleas.
(a) Standing.--The following have standing to appeal an action of a commission to the appropriate court of common pleas:
(1) (Repealed).
(2) An individual whose registration has been canceled by a commission.
(3) A qualified elector of a municipality whose rights are impaired by any general order made by a commission.
(b) Time.--An appeal under subsection (a) must be made by the seventh day preceding an election.
(c) Grounds.--The appeal must request relief and set forth the grounds for relief.
(d) Hearing.--Upon timely receipt of an appeal under this section, the court shall conduct a hearing.
(e) Order.--If the court finds that an injustice has been done, it shall reverse or modify the ruling of the commission and issue appropriate injunctive relief.
(f) Costs.--
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the court may award costs for the appeal to the prevailing party.
(2) Costs may not be assessed against a commission or a county.
(Oct. 31, 2019, P.L.552, No.77, eff. imd.)
2019 Repeal. Act 77 repealed subsec. (a)(1).
Cross References. Section 1602 is referred to in sections 1204, 1603 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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