Pennsylvania § 5912 - Effect of prior convictions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5912 — Effect of prior convictions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5912. Effect of prior convictions.
No person shall be deemed incompetent or otherwise disqualified as a witness in any criminal proceeding by reason of the person's having been convicted of perjury or subornation of or solicitation to commit perjury, but such conviction may be shown for the purpose of affecting the person's credibility.
(Apr. 22, 1993, P.L.2, No.2, eff. imd.)
1993 Amendment. Section 2 of Act 2 provided that the amendment of section 5912 shall apply to all criminal cases pending on the effective date of Act 2.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5912
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5912 cover?
Section 5912 ("Effect of prior convictions.") 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 § 5912?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5912 apply to my situation?
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