Pennsylvania § 9575 - Disposition without evidentiary hearing.
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§ 9575. Disposition without evidentiary hearing.
(a) Evidentiary hearing.--No more than 20 days after the Commonwealth answers the petition or, if no answer is filed, 20 days after the deadline for answering, the court shall determine whether or not an evidentiary hearing is warranted. An evidentiary hearing shall not be warranted unless controverted, previously unresolved factual issues material to petitioner's conviction or sentence exist.
(b) Written order.--Failure of the court to issue a written order within the period prescribed under subsection (a) shall constitute a determination that an evidentiary hearing is warranted on any controverted, previously unresolved factual issues material to petitioner's conviction or sentence.
(c) Disposing of petition.--If the determination is made that no evidentiary hearing is warranted, the court shall, no later than 90 days from the date of that determination, dispose of the petition, after oral argument if requested, and any postsentence motions filed under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Suspension by Court Order. Section 9575 was suspended August 11, 1997, S.Ct. Order.
Cross References. Section 9575 is referred to in section 9545 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 9575
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9575 cover?
Section 9575 ("Disposition without evidentiary hearing.") 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 § 9575?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9575" (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 § 9575 apply to my situation?
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