Pennsylvania § 6136 - Right of access to offenders.
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§ 6136. Right of access to offenders.
All prison officials shall:
(1) At all reasonable times grant access to any offender whom the board has power to parole to the members of the board or its properly accredited representatives.
(2) At all reasonable times provide for the board or its properly accredited representative facilities for communicating with and observing an offender while imprisoned. Such facilities may, at the discretion of the prison officials, be provided via videoconferencing or similar virtual presence technology.
(3) Furnish to the board, no fewer than 90 days prior to a scheduled parole interview or if an interview is scheduled to be held within less than 90 days, as quickly as possible after such public officials are informed of such interview, reports concerning the conduct of offenders in their custody together with any other facts deemed pertinent in aiding the board to determine whether such offenders shall be paroled.
(June 30, 2021, P.L.260, No.59, eff. imd.)
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6136
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6136 cover?
Section 6136 ("Right of access to offenders.") 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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