province hearing in Pennsylvania

10 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1982–2018 0 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 (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
In re B.T.green pasuperct · 2013 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018 2 sentences 2018See In re B.T., 82 A.3d 431, 434 (Pa.Super. 2013) (“[C]redibility determinations in juvenile proceedings are within the exclusive province of the hearing judge.”); In re A.D., 771 A.2d 45, 53 (Pa.Super. 2001) (“The factual finding . . . was based upon a credibility determination and we, as an appellate court, will not substitute our judgment for that of the fact finder.”). 2015It is well settled that “factual findings and credibility determinations in juvenile proceedings are within the exclusive province of the hearing judge[.]” See In re B.T., 82 A.3d 431, 434 (Pa. Super. 2013).	3	3
Commonwealth v. Mooregreen pa · 1983 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009 2 sentences 2009Commonwealth v. Pate, 421 Pa. Super. 122, 132 , 617 A.2d 754, 760 (1992) (citing Commonwealth v. Moore, 321 Pa. Super. 442, 450-51 , 468 A.2d 791, 795 (1983)). 2009Commonwealth v. Pate, 421 Pa. Super. 122, 132 , 617 A.2d 754, 760 (1992) (citing Commonwealth v. Moore, 321 Pa. Super. 442, 450-51 , 468 A.2d 791, 795 (1983)).	3	3
In Re LAgreen pasuperct · 2004 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015 2 sentences 2015“The [Juvenile] Act grants the juvenile court broad discretion in determining the appropriate disposition for a delinquent child, which this Court will not disturb “absent a manifest abuse of discretion.” In re D.C.D., 2015 PA Super 192 , ___ A.3d ___, ___ (filed Sept. 11, 2015) (quoting In re L.A., 853 A.2d 388, 394 (Pa. Super. 2004)) (emphasis omitted). “[F]actual findings and credibility determinations in juvenile proceedings are within the exclusive province of the hearing judge.” In re B.T., 82 A.3d 431, 434 (Pa. Super. 2013) (citation omitted). 2013In re L.A., 853 A.2d 388, 391 (Pa.Super.2004).	2	2
Commonwealth v. Pategreen pasuperct · 1992 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009 2 sentences 2009Commonwealth v. Pate, 421 Pa. Super. 122, 132 , 617 A.2d 754, 760 (1992) (citing Commonwealth v. Moore, 321 Pa. Super. 442, 450-51 , 468 A.2d 791, 795 (1983)). 2009Commonwealth v. Pate, 421 Pa. Super. 122, 132 , 617 A.2d 754, 760 (1992) (citing Commonwealth v. Moore, 321 Pa. Super. 442, 450-51 , 468 A.2d 791, 795 (1983)).	2	2
In Re ADgreen pasuperct · 2001 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 1 sentence 2018See In re B.T., 82 A.3d 431, 434 (Pa.Super. 2013) (“[C]redibility determinations in juvenile proceedings are within the exclusive province of the hearing judge.”); In re A.D., 771 A.2d 45, 53 (Pa.Super. 2001) (“The factual finding . . . was based upon a credibility determination and we, as an appellate court, will not substitute our judgment for that of the fact finder.”).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

Case	Cited	Years
Commonwealth v. Alston green pa · 1977 2 sentences 1983Commonwealth v. Riddick, 492 Pa. 430 , 424 A.2d 1266 (1981); Commonwealth v. Alston, 473 Pa. 40 , 373 A.2d 741 (1977). 1983Commonwealth v. Riddick, 492 Pa. 430 , 424 A.2d 1266 (1981); Commonwealth v. Alston, 473 Pa. 40 , 373 A.2d 741 (1977).	2	1982–1983
In the Int. of: D.D. Appeal of: Commonwealth of PA neutral pasuperct · 2015 1 sentence 2015“The [Juvenile] Act grants the juvenile court broad discretion in determining the appropriate disposition for a delinquent child, which this Court will not disturb “absent a manifest abuse of discretion.” In re D.C.D., 2015 PA Super 192 , ___ A.3d ___, ___ (filed Sept. 11, 2015) (quoting In re L.A., 853 A.2d 388, 394 (Pa. Super. 2004)) (emphasis omitted). “[F]actual findings and credibility determinations in juvenile proceedings are within the exclusive province of the hearing judge.” In re B.T., 82 A.3d 431, 434 (Pa. Super. 2013) (citation omitted).	1	2015–2015
Commonwealth v. Brison green pasuperct · 1992 1 sentence 2008Commonwealth v. Pate, 421 Pa. Super. 442, 450-51 , 468 A.2d 791, 795 (1983).	1	2008–2008
Geriatric & Medical Services, Inc. v. Department of Public Welfare green pacommwct · 1992 1 sentence 1994Geriatric and Medical Services v. Department of Public Welfare, 151 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 209, 616 A.2d 746 (1992).	1	1994–1994
Commonwealth v. Riddick green pa · 1981 2 sentences 1983Commonwealth v. Riddick, 492 Pa. 430 , 424 A.2d 1266 (1981); Commonwealth v. Alston, 473 Pa. 40 , 373 A.2d 741 (1977). 1983Commonwealth v. Riddick, 492 Pa. 430 , 424 A.2d 1266 (1981); Commonwealth v. Alston, 473 Pa. 40 , 373 A.2d 741 (1977).	1	1983–1983
Commonwealth v. Smith green pa · 1973 2 sentences 1982Commonwealth v. Williams, 496 Pa. 486 , 437 A.2d 1144 (1981); Commonwealth v. Alston, 473 Pa. 40 , 373 A.2d 741 (1977); Commonwealth v. Smith, 454 Pa. 256 , 312 A.2d 396 (1973). 1982Commonwealth v. Williams, 496 Pa. 486 , 437 A.2d 1144 (1981); Commonwealth v. Alston, 473 Pa. 40 , 373 A.2d 741 (1977); Commonwealth v. Smith, 454 Pa. 256 , 312 A.2d 396 (1973).	1	1982–1982
Commonwealth v. Williams green pa · 1981 2 sentences 1982Commonwealth v. Williams, 496 Pa. 486 , 437 A.2d 1144 (1981); Commonwealth v. Alston, 473 Pa. 40 , 373 A.2d 741 (1977); Commonwealth v. Smith, 454 Pa. 256 , 312 A.2d 396 (1973). 1982Commonwealth v. Williams, 496 Pa. 486 , 437 A.2d 1144 (1981); Commonwealth v. Alston, 473 Pa. 40 , 373 A.2d 741 (1977); Commonwealth v. Smith, 454 Pa. 256 , 312 A.2d 396 (1973).	1	1982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9543 (3)

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

OH 50 (1990–2026) NY 28 (1905–2023) CO 18 (1988–2022) CT 11 (1993–2024) MA 11 (1999–2025) PA 10 (1982–2018) IL 9 (1982–2009) ND 6 (1995–2025) KS 4 (1924–2015) DC 3 (1995–2012) AZ 3 (1975–2018) MO 3 (1902–2020) FL 3 (1978–1996) CA 3 (1934–2016) MD 3 (2009–2018) WY 3 (1999–2000) HI 2 (2019–2019) OR 2 (1978–2021) OK 2 (1992–1998) LA 2 (1964–1989)

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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