Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3733.1 (2026)

Surcharge.

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§ 3733.1. Surcharge.

(a) Imposition of surcharge.--In addition to each fee imposed under section 3733(a.1) (relating to deposits into account), except as set forth in subsection (b), the following apply:

(1) (Repealed).

(2) (Repealed).

(3) A permanent fee of $2 shall be charged and collected.

(b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) does not apply to a conviction or guilty plea based on the filing of a traffic citation charging an offense under 75 Pa.C.S. (relating to vehicles) which is classified as summary under a State statute or local ordinance as provided in the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.

(c) Allocation and appropriation.--

(1) (Repealed).

(2) (Repealed).

(3) The fee under subsection (a)(3) shall be deposited into the Access to Justice Account.

(Oct. 9, 2009, P.L.494, No.49, eff. 60 days; July 7, 2011, P.L. 207, No.30, eff. imd.; July 9, 2014, P.L.1004, No.113, eff. 30 days; Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.379, No.40, eff. imd.)

2017 Amendment. Act 40 repealed subsecs. (a)(1) and (2) and (c)(1) and (2).

2014 Amendment. Act 113 amended subsecs. (a) and (c).

2009 Amendment. Act 49 added section 3733.1.

Cross References. Section 3733.1 is referred to in section 4908 of this title.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2010–2022 · leading case: Finn v. Rendell, 990 A.2d 100 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010).

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Finn v. Rendell, 990 A.2d 100 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010). “1 to the Judicial Code, 42 Pa.C.S. § 3733.1, to increase the funds in the criminal justice enhancement account by charging a permanent fee of $2.”

Chester Upland S.D. v. M. Rossi, in the Off. capacity as the Prothy. of the CCP of Beaver Cty., PA - 133 M.D. 2021 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2022). “§ 3733, 42 Pa.C.S. § 3733.1, and/or 72 P.S. § 1795.”

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