Pennsylvania § 9145 - Immunity from service of process in certain civil actions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9145 — Immunity from service of process in certain civil actions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9145. Immunity from service of process in certain civil actions.
A person brought into this Commonwealth by or after waiver of extradition based on a criminal charge shall not be subject to service of personal process in civil actions arising out of the same facts as the criminal proceedings, to answer which he is being or has been returned, until he has been convicted in the criminal proceeding or, if acquitted, until he has had reasonable opportunity to return to the state from which he was extradited.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 9145
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9145 cover?
Section 9145 ("Immunity from service of process in certain civil actions.") 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 § 9145?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9145" (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 § 9145 apply to my situation?
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