Pennsylvania § 9757 - Consecutive sentences of total confinement for multiple offenses.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9757 — Consecutive sentences of total confinement for multiple offenses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9757. Consecutive sentences of total confinement for multiple offenses.
Whenever the court determines that a sentence should be served consecutively to one being then imposed by the court, or to one previously imposed, the court shall indicate the minimum sentence to be served for the total of all offenses with respect to which sentence is imposed. Such minimum sentence shall not exceed one-half of the maximum sentence imposed.
Cross References. Section 9757 is referred to in section 4505 of Title 61 (Prisons and Parole).
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 9757
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9757 cover?
Section 9757 ("Consecutive sentences of total confinement for multiple offenses.") 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 § 9757?
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