61 Pa.C.S. § 2
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The addition of 61 Pa.C.S. § 6139(a)(3.3) and (3.4) shall apply to all of the following:
(1) Individuals convicted of an offense set forth in 61 Pa.C.S. § 6139(a)(3.3) before the effective date of this section who remain under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections.
(2) Individuals who commit an offense set forth in 61 Pa.C.S. § 6139(a)(3.3) on or after the effective date of this section.
(3) Individuals who, before or after the effective date of this section:
(i) commit an offense subject to 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 97 Subch. H or I;
(ii) are designated as sexually violent predators; and
(iii) are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections. Explanatory Note. Act 124 amended section 6139 of Title 61. 2021, JUNE 30, P.L.260, NO.59
(1) Individuals convicted of an offense set forth in 61 Pa.C.S. § 6139(a)(3.3) before the effective date of this section who remain under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections.
(2) Individuals who commit an offense set forth in 61 Pa.C.S. § 6139(a)(3.3) on or after the effective date of this section.
(3) Individuals who, before or after the effective date of this section:
(i) commit an offense subject to 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 97 Subch. H or I;
(ii) are designated as sexually violent predators; and
(iii) are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections. Explanatory Note. Act 124 amended section 6139 of Title 61. 2021, JUNE 30, P.L.260, NO.59
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