Pennsylvania § 62A02 - Findings and purpose.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 62A02 — Findings and purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62A02. Findings and purpose.
The General Assembly finds and declares that:
(1) Sexual violence is the most heinous crime against a person other than murder.
(2) Sexual violence and intimidation can inflict humiliation, degradation and terror on the victim.
(3) According to the Department of Justice, someone is sexually assaulted every two minutes in the United States.
(4) Rape is recognized as one of the most underreported crimes, and studies indicate that only one in three rapes is reported to law enforcement.
(5) Victims of sexual violence and intimidation desire safety and protection from future interactions with their offender, regardless of whether they seek criminal prosecution.
(6) This chapter provides the victim with a civil remedy requiring the offender to stay away from the victim, as well as other appropriate relief.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 62A02
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 62A02 cover?
Section 62A02 ("Findings and purpose.") 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 § 62A02?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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