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42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9703 (2026)

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§ 9703.  Scope of chapter.

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, in all cases the sentence to be imposed shall be determined by the court as authorized by law.

(Mar. 8, 1982, P.L.169, No.54, eff. 90 days)

 

1982 Amendment.  Act 54 added section 9703.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2012–2026 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Elliott, 50 A.3d 1284 (Pa. 2012).
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Commonwealth v. Elliott, 50 A.3d 1284 (Pa. 2012). “” 42 Pa.C.S. § 9703; see also MacGregor; Vilsaint.”
Com. v. Seals, J., 2026 Pa. Super. 29 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2026). “Interplay Between Problem-Solving Courts and DUI Sentencing Schemes As discussed earlier, the trial court has discretion to sentence a defendant, but only within the confines of the authority provided to it by the General Assembly; otherwise, the sentence is an illegal sentence.”
Com. v. Santiago, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2026). “The only probationary term he received was for - 33 - J-S33043-25 corruption of minors, which is a non-tiered offense when charged as a misdemeanor. A trial court is imbued with discretion to determine the sentence to impose within the confines of the authority provided to it by…”
Com. v. Clayborne, L., 2026 Pa. Super. 61 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2026). “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 9703. Probation is a sentencing alternative that a court may impose in addition to, or instead of, confinement and other penalties.”
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