Pennsylvania § 16950 - Vacation as county roads.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16950 — Vacation as county roads., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16950. Vacation as county roads.
Upon petition of the county commissioners, the court of common pleas may vacate as a county road any portion of an abandoned or condemned road or a road purchased by the county or the permanent location or improvement of a road which has been ordered or made under this part or former acts relating to county roads. All portions of the vacated roads shall become roads of the municipal corporation through which the roads pass. Written notice of the contents of the petition and the time when the petition will be presented to the court shall be given by the county commissioners to the governing body of the municipal corporation through which the road passes at least 10 days before the date of presenting the petition. At the time the petition is presented, the court may fix a time for hearing in open court or may refer the matter to an examiner to take testimony and report findings to the court at a time the court directs. At any hearing in open court or before an examiner appointed by the court, all interested parties may appear and be heard. After the hearing, the court may grant the request of the petitioners and make a decree accordingly or make the order in the premises as the court deems right and just if the court finds the conditions of this part have been complied with. Orders of vacation may not be made until the municipal corporation affected has consented by an ordinance or resolution certified to the court.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 16950
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16950 cover?
Section 16950 ("Vacation as county roads.") 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 § 16950?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16950" (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 § 16950 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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