Pennsylvania § 5208 - Delivery of offenders to civil authorities.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5208 — Delivery of offenders to civil authorities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5208. Delivery of offenders to civil authorities.
(a) General rule.--Under such regulations as may be prescribed under this part, a person subject to this part accused of an offense against civil authority may be delivered, upon request, to the civil authority for trial or confinement.
(b) Effect on sentence of court-martial.--When delivery under this section is made to any civil authority of a person undergoing sentence of a court-martial, the delivery, if followed by conviction in a civil tribunal, interrupts the execution of the sentence of the court-martial. The offender, after having answered to the civil authorities for his offense, shall, upon the request of competent military authority, be returned to the place of original custody for the completion of such sentence of the court-martial.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5208
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5208 cover?
Section 5208 ("Delivery of offenders to civil authorities.") 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 § 5208?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5208 apply to my situation?
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