Pennsylvania § 9578 - Subsequent petitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9578 — Subsequent petitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9578. Subsequent petitions.
(a) Further review.--No further review shall be available unless a petition is filed under Subchapter B (relating to post conviction relief) alleging that:
(1) the failure to raise the claim previously was the result of interference by government officials with the presentation of the claim in violation of the Constitution of the United States or laws of the United States or the Constitution of Pennsylvania or laws of this Commonwealth;
(2) the facts upon which the claim is predicated were unknown to the petitioner and could not have been ascertained in the exercise of due diligence; or
(3) the right asserted is a constitutional right that was recognized by the Supreme Court of the United States or the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania after the time period provided in this section and has been held by that court to apply retroactively.
(b) Exception petition.--Any petition invoking an exception provided in subsection (a) shall be filed within 60 days of the date the claim could have been presented.
Suspension by Court Order. Section 9578 was suspended August 11, 1997, S.Ct. Order.
Cross References. Section 9578 is referred to in section 9573 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 9578
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9578 cover?
Section 9578 ("Subsequent petitions.") 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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