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timely revocation hearing in Pennsylvania

32 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1990–2026 9 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Saunders v. BD. OF PROBATION & PAROLEgreen
pacommwct · 1990 · cited in 6 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1990–2020
2 sentences

2010“When a parolee alleges that the [B]oard held a revocation hearing beyond the 120-day period ..., the [B]oard bears the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a timely revocation hearing was held.” Saunders v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 130 Pa.Cmwlth. 612 , 568 A.2d 1370, 1371 (1990).

2010“When a parolee alleges that the [B]oard held a revocation hearing beyond the 120-day period ..., the [B]oard bears the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a timely revocation hearing was held.” Saunders v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 130 Pa.Cmwlth. 612 , 568 A.2d 1370, 1371 (1990).

56
Lawson v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parolegreen
pacommwct · 2009 · cited in 5 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2019
2 sentences

2019“When a parolee alleges that the Board failed to hold a timely revocation hearing, the Board bears the burden of proving that the hearing was timely.” Lawson v. Pa. Bd. of Prob. & Parole, 977 A.2d 85, 87 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009).

2019“When a parolee alleges that the Board failed to hold a timely revocation hearing, the Board bears the burden of proving that the hearing was timely.” Lawson v. Pa. Bd. of Prob. & Parole, 977 A.2d 85, 87 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009).

45
Taylor v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parolegreen
pacommwct · 2007 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2009–2019
2 sentences

2019Taylor v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 931 A.2d 114, 116 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2007), appeal denied, 946 A.2d 690 (Pa. 2008).

2009Taylor v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 931 A.2d 114, 116 (Pa.Cmwlth. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 750 , 946 A.2d 690 (2008).

22
Procito v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 2008 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Accordingly, albeit through alternative reasoning,5 we affirm the Board’s order. ________________________________ PATRICIA A. McCULLOUGH, Judge “[T]he rule is firmly established that this Court may affirm the tribunal below on different 5 grounds if the Court agrees with the result reached below.” Procito v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 945 A.2d 261, 266 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2008) (en banc); see Watkins v. Department of Corrections, 196 A.3d 272 , 274 n.3 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). 9 IN THE COMMONWEALTH COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA Amin Griffin, : Petitioner : : No. 762 C.D. 2018 v. : : Pennsylvania B

2019Accordingly, albeit through alternative reasoning,5 we affirm the Board’s order. ________________________________ PATRICIA A. McCULLOUGH, Judge “[T]he rule is firmly established that this Court may affirm the tribunal below on different 5 grounds if the Court agrees with the result reached below.” Procito v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 945 A.2d 261, 266 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2008) (en banc); see Watkins v. Department of Corrections, 196 A.3d 272 , 274 n.3 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). 9 IN THE COMMONWEALTH COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA Amin Griffin, : Petitioner : : No. 762 C.D. 2018 v. : : Pennsylvania B

22
G. Watkins v. PA DOC, Secretary, John Wetzel, Superintendent Robert Gilmoregreen
pacommwct · 2018 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Accordingly, albeit through alternative reasoning,5 we affirm the Board’s order. ________________________________ PATRICIA A. McCULLOUGH, Judge “[T]he rule is firmly established that this Court may affirm the tribunal below on different 5 grounds if the Court agrees with the result reached below.” Procito v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 945 A.2d 261, 266 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2008) (en banc); see Watkins v. Department of Corrections, 196 A.3d 272 , 274 n.3 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). 9 IN THE COMMONWEALTH COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA Amin Griffin, : Petitioner : : No. 762 C.D. 2018 v. : : Pennsylvania B

2019Accordingly, albeit through alternative reasoning,5 we affirm the Board’s order. ________________________________ PATRICIA A. McCULLOUGH, Judge “[T]he rule is firmly established that this Court may affirm the tribunal below on different 5 grounds if the Court agrees with the result reached below.” Procito v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 945 A.2d 261, 266 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2008) (en banc); see Watkins v. Department of Corrections, 196 A.3d 272 , 274 n.3 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). 9 IN THE COMMONWEALTH COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA Amin Griffin, : Petitioner : : No. 762 C.D. 2018 v. : : Pennsylvania B

22
Wicker v. Civil Service Commissiongreen
pacommwct · 1983 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026In asserting this argument, the Board relies upon Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure 2111(4) and 2116, as well as our decision in Wicker v. Civil Service Commission, 460 A.2d 407, 409 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1983).

11
Ramos v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parolegreen
pacommwct · 2008 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Ramos v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 954 A.2d 107, 109 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2008).

11
Morrissey v. Brewergreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471, 487-88 (1972).

11
Moroz v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parolegreen
pacommwct · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Section 704 of the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa. C.S. §704; Moroz v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 660 A.2d 131, 132 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1995). 4 In his petition for review, Steward states that “[t]he Board failed to conduct a timely revocation hearing[.]”4 Petition for Review at 2.

11
Mack v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parolegreen
pacommwct · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Mack v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 654 A.2d 129, 130 (Pa.Cmwlth.1995).

2007Mack v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 654 A.2d 129, 130 (Pa.Cmwlth.1995).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (19)

CaseCitedYears
Fitzhugh v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole green
pacommwct · 1993
2 sentences

2025Brown, 184 A.3d at 1025 ; Fitzhugh, 623 A.2d at 377 .

2024Brown, 184 A.3d at 1025 ; Fitzhugh, 623 A.2d at 377 .

22024–2025
Brown v. Pa. Bd. of Prob. & Parole green
pacommwct · 2017
2 sentences

2025Brown, 184 A.3d at 1025 ; Fitzhugh, 623 A.2d at 377 .

2024Brown, 184 A.3d at 1025 ; Fitzhugh, 623 A.2d at 377 .

22024–2025
Taylor v. Pennsylvania Bd. of Probation and Parole neutral
pa · 2008
2 sentences

2019Taylor v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 931 A.2d 114, 116 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2007), appeal denied, 946 A.2d 690 (Pa. 2008).

2009Taylor v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 931 A.2d 114, 116 (Pa.Cmwlth. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 750 , 946 A.2d 690 (2008).

22009–2019
Commonwealth v. Mayfield, D. green
pa · 2021
1 sentence

2025Commonwealth v. Mayfield, 247 A.3d 1002 , 1003 n.2 (Pa. 2021) (brackets added). 20 Importantly, however, the Board admits that Iwanicki did not receive a detention hearing, but claims that “despite this error, Iwanicki is not entitled to the remedy [Iwanicki] seeks [i.e.,] [a]n order . . . for immediate release” because “despite the absence of a detention hearing, an offender who is given a timely revocation hearing may not be entitled to remedial action.” (Id. at 15 (citing Commonwealth v. Perry, 385 A.2d 518 (Pa. Super. 1978)).) On this point, citing a string of cases from this Court, includ

12025–2025
Anderson v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1984
1 sentence

2025Commonwealth v. Mayfield, 247 A.3d 1002 , 1003 n.2 (Pa. 2021) (brackets added). 20 Importantly, however, the Board admits that Iwanicki did not receive a detention hearing, but claims that “despite this error, Iwanicki is not entitled to the remedy [Iwanicki] seeks [i.e.,] [a]n order . . . for immediate release” because “despite the absence of a detention hearing, an offender who is given a timely revocation hearing may not be entitled to remedial action.” (Id. at 15 (citing Commonwealth v. Perry, 385 A.2d 518 (Pa. Super. 1978)).) On this point, citing a string of cases from this Court, includ

12025–2025
Commonwealth v. Perry green
pasuperct · 1978
1 sentence

2025Commonwealth v. Mayfield, 247 A.3d 1002 , 1003 n.2 (Pa. 2021) (brackets added). 20 Importantly, however, the Board admits that Iwanicki did not receive a detention hearing, but claims that “despite this error, Iwanicki is not entitled to the remedy [Iwanicki] seeks [i.e.,] [a]n order . . . for immediate release” because “despite the absence of a detention hearing, an offender who is given a timely revocation hearing may not be entitled to remedial action.” (Id. at 15 (citing Commonwealth v. Perry, 385 A.2d 518 (Pa. Super. 1978)).) On this point, citing a string of cases from this Court, includ

12025–2025
In Re Adoption of J.A.S. green
pasuperct · 2007
1 sentence

2024The mother relied on In re Adoption of J.A.S., supra, to support her argument that the filing of - 37 - a timely revocation petition triggers an inquiry into the validity of a consent, and the father’s failure to file a timely revocation precluded his challenge to the validity of his consent.

12024–2024
Hughes v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole green
pacommwct · 2009
1 sentence

2023Hughes, 977 A.2d at 25-26 . 7 and intelligently waive his right to a revocation hearing and to counsel present at that hearing; (2) the Board did not afford Parolee a timely revocation hearing within 120 days of his new conviction; (3) the Board erred in denying Parolee credit for the time spent at liberty on parole; and (4) the Board erred when it refused to run Parolee’s backtime concurrently with his New Jersey sentence in violation of the separation of powers.

12023–2023
McCaskill v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole green
pacommwct · 1993
1 sentence

2021McCaskill v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 631 A.2d 1092 , 1094 n.2 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1993); Section 704 of the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. §704. 4 As noted above, Gorko waived his right to a revocation hearing. 4 factual claims.

12021–2021
Brown v. Commonwealth, Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole green
pacommwct · 1983
1 sentence

2019Counsel, observing that the Board conducted a timely revocation hearing and, citing Brown v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 456 A.2d 1141 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1983), concluded that there was no legal support for such an argument.

12019–2019
Adams v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole green
pacommwct · 2005
1 sentence

2018Section 704 of the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. §704; Adams v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 885 A.2d 1121 , 1122 n.1 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2005). 4 With regard to his first argument, Petitioner states that the record is incomplete as to whether he has the ability to speak English and seeks a remand for an evidentiary hearing, noting that he “claimed in his Petition for Administrative Relief and Petition for Review that Spanish is his first language.” (Petitioner’s brief at 12.) Petitioner states that his alleged limited proficiency in English made it impossible for him to make a

12018–2018
Armbruster v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole green
pacommwct · 2007
1 sentence

2011Section 704 of the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. § 704; Armbruster v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 919 A.2d 348 (Pa.Cmwlth.2007). 3 .When a parolee alleges that the Board failed to hold a revocation hearing within the 120-day time period required under 37 Pa.Code § 71.4, the Board bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that a timely revocation hearing was indeed held.

12011–2011
Dennis v. Pa. Bd. of Prob. & Parole green
pacommwct · 1987
2 sentences

2006Dennis v. Pa. Bd. of Prob. & Parole, 110 Pa.Cmwlth. 517 , 532 A.2d 1230 (1987).

2006Dennis v. Pa. Bd. of Prob. & Parole, 110 Pa.Cmwlth. 517 , 532 A.2d 1230 (1987).

12006–2006
Johnson v. COM., PA. BD. OF PROB. & PAR. neutral
pa · 1991
1 sentence

2001Id.

12001–2001
Dorsey v. BD. OF PROBATION AND PAROLE green
pacommwct · 1990
2 sentences

1999Pa. R.A.P. 1513(a); Dorsey v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 132 Pa.Cmwlth. 476 , 573 A.2d 628 , 629 n. 1, petition for allowance of appeal denied, 525 Pa. 649 , 581 A.2d 575 (1990).

1999Pa. R.A.P. 1513(a); Dorsey v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 132 Pa.Cmwlth. 476 , 573 A.2d 628 , 629 n. 1, petition for allowance of appeal denied, 525 Pa. 649 , 581 A.2d 575 (1990).

11999–1999
Commonwealth ex rel. Rambeau v. Rundle green
pa · 1973
2 sentences

1990Rambeau v. Rundle, 455 Pa. 8 , 314 A.2d 842 (1973), the revocation hearing shall be held within 120 days of the official verification of the return of the parolee to a State correctional facility. *601 This regulation is based upon the well-established principle that the 120-day period does not begin to run until the Board acquires jurisdiction over the parolee. 1 “When a parolee alleges that the [Bjo&rd held a revocation hearing beyond the 120-day period ..., the [Bjoard bears the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a timely revocation hearing was held.” Saunders v. Pe

1990Rambeau v. Rundle, 455 Pa. 8 , 314 A.2d 842 (1973), the revocation hearing shall be held within 120 days of the official verification of the return of the parolee to a State correctional facility. *601 This regulation is based upon the well-established principle that the 120-day period does not begin to run until the Board acquires jurisdiction over the parolee. 1 “When a parolee alleges that the [Bjo&rd held a revocation hearing beyond the 120-day period ..., the [Bjoard bears the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a timely revocation hearing was held.” Saunders v. Pe

11990–1990
Capers v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1979
1 sentence

1990Williams v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 127 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 344, 561 A.2d 866 (1989). *615 Saunders contends that the cases of Abbruzzese v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 105 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 415, 524 A.2d 1049 (1987) and Capers v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 42 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 356, 400 A.2d 922 (1979) control our disposition of this case.

11990–1990
Williams v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1989
1 sentence

1990Williams v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 127 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 344, 561 A.2d 866 (1989). *615 Saunders contends that the cases of Abbruzzese v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 105 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 415, 524 A.2d 1049 (1987) and Capers v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 42 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 356, 400 A.2d 922 (1979) control our disposition of this case.

11990–1990
Abbruzzese v. Pa. Bd. of Prob. & Parole green
pacommwct · 1987
1 sentence

1990Williams v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 127 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 344, 561 A.2d 866 (1989). *615 Saunders contends that the cases of Abbruzzese v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 105 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 415, 524 A.2d 1049 (1987) and Capers v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 42 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 356, 400 A.2d 922 (1979) control our disposition of this case.

11990–1990

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 61 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6138 (13)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

PA 32 (1990–2026) CA 6 (1974–2021) MS 3 (2017–2026)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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