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42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6401 (2026)

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CHAPTER 64

COURT-ORDERED INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN SEXUALLY

VIOLENT PERSONS

 

Sec.

6401.  Scope of chapter.

6402.  Definitions.

6403.  Court-ordered involuntary treatment.

6404.  Duration of inpatient commitment and review.

6404.1. Transfer to involuntary outpatient treatment.

6404.2. Duration of outpatient commitment and review.

6405.  Right to counsel.

6406.  Duty of Department of Public Welfare.

6407.  Regulations.

6408.  Jurisdiction.

6409.  Immunity for good faith conduct.

 

Enactment.  Chapter 64 was added August 14, 2003, P.L.97, No.21, effective in 180 days.

Cross References.  Chapter 64 is referred to in sections 6358, 9799.12, 9799.15, 9799.16, 9799.19, 9799.34 of this title.

§ 6401.  Scope of chapter.

This chapter establishes rights and procedures for the civil commitment of sexually violent delinquent children who, due to a mental abnormality or personality disorder, have serious difficulty in controlling sexually violent behavior and thereby pose a danger to the public and further provides for additional periods of commitment for involuntary treatment for said persons.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2010–2021 · leading case: In RE the Det. of Anthony Geltz Anthony Geltz, 840 N.W.2d 273 (Iowa 2013).
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In RE the Det. of Anthony Geltz Anthony Geltz, 840 N.W.2d 273 (Iowa 2013). “"); 42 Pa. Cons.Stat. § 6401 (2013) ("This chapter establishes rights and procedures for the civil commitment of sexually violent delinquent children.”
In the Interest of A.C., 991 A.2d 884 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2010). “42 Pa.C.S. § 6401. See also 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6401-6409 (Act 21).”
In Re Ac, 991 A.2d 884 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2010). “42 Pa.C.S. § 6401. See also 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6401-6409 (Act 21).”
In re: H.R., a minor (Pa. 2020). · cites it 3× “C-0048-CV-2017-10986 : : ARGUED: November 20, 2019 OPINION JUSTICE DOUGHERTY DECIDED: April 1, 2020 We granted discretionary review to determine whether the Court-Ordered Involuntary Treatment of Certain Sexually Violent Persons statute, 42 Pa.C.S. §§6401- 6409 (Act 21),…”
In Re: J.C., Appeal of: J.C. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018). · cites it 2× “42 Pa.C.S. § 6401. The procedures to be followed for imposing periods of commitment for involuntary treatment are detailed in subsequent sections of Act 21.”
In the Interest of: J.S., a Minor (Pa. Super. Ct. 2014). · cites it 2× “The 2010 adjudication ____________________________________________ 1 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6401–6409, commonly referred to as Act 21, was enacted effective February 10, 2004, “to provide for the assessment and civil commitment of certain sexually violent juveniles.”
In Re: Order Amending Rule 407 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Juv. Court Procedure (Pa. 2017). “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 6401 et seq. Check all that are true:  Rape, 18 Pa.”
In the Interest of: J.M.G., a Minor (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018). “____________________________________________ 1 Act 21, 42 Pa.C.S. § 6401, amended the Juvenile Act to include procedures for the assessment and civil commitments of sexually violent juveniles who have been adjudicated delinquent.”
In the Interest of: W.T.H. Appeal of: W.T.H. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2020). “Whether 42 Pa.C.S. § 6401, et. seq. (“Act 21”) including and especially 42 Pa.”
In Re: Order Amending Rule 407 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Juv. Court Procedure (Pa. 2021). “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 6401 et seq. Check all that are true:  Rape, 18 Pa.”
In the Interest of: A.M.B., Appeal of: A.M.B. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015). “42 Pa.C.S. § 6401. A person may be subject to court-ordered commitment for involuntary treatment if he: (1) Has been adjudicated delinquent for an act of sexual violence which if committed by an adult would be a violation of 18 Pa.”
In the Interest of S.R.R., 16 Pa. D. & C.5th 339 (2010). “” 42 Pa.C.S. §6401. Before a person can be subject to the procedures of Act 21, three criteria must be met.”
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