Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2 (2026)

Registration procedures and applicability (Expired).

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§ 9795.2. Registration procedures and applicability (Expired).

2012 Expiration. Section 9795.2 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011.

2013 Unconstitutionality. Act 152 of 2004 was declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth v. Neiman, 84 A.3d 603 (Pa. 2013). The unconstitutionality took effect March 17, 2014.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 50 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2003–2025 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Derhammer, J., Aplt., 173 A.3d 723 (Pa. 2017).

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Commonwealth v. Derhammer, J., Aplt., 173 A.3d 723 (Pa. 2017). · cites it 9× “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a)(2)© (expired Dec. 20, 2012).”

Commonwealth v. Wilson, 910 A.2d 10 (Pa. 2006). · cites it 31× “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a). State police officials must then forward this data, together with fingerprint and photographic information obtained from the sentencing court, See 42 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Williams, 832 A.2d 962 (Pa. 2003). · cites it 5× “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a). 8 State police officials then forward this data, together with fingerprint and photographic information obtained from the sentencing court, see 42 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Killinger, 888 A.2d 592 (Pa. 2005). · cites it 8× “42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2. 5 . Since the events that precipitated the instant litigation, the General Assembly has amended 42 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Moreno, 14 A.3d 133 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2011). · cites it 2× “§ 4915(a)(3), knowingly failing to provide accurate information when registering under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2. See Order, 9/21/09. Subsequent thereto, the trial court, after reviewing the pre-sentence investigation report and taking into consideration that this was Moreno’s third…”

Commonwealth v. Derhammer, 134 A.3d 1066 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016). · cites it 5× “1(b)(2) and 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2, provisions that were part of Megan’s Law III and, prior to that, part of Megan’s Law II.”

Commonwealth v. Wilgus, 40 A.3d 1201 (Pa. 2012). · cites it 4× “42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a)(1). According to the Majority, when the location appellee initially registered as his intended residence, 1708 Market Street in Harrisburg, did not work out, appellee's obligation to notify police of a change in his "residence" was triggered; and, the fact…”

Commonwealth v. Lee, 935 A.2d 865 (Pa. 2007). · cites it 2× “See 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 9795.2(a) (requiring any sex offender to register with the Pennsylvania State Police upon release and furnish information pertaining to intended residency, employment, and student status, and, within forty-eight.”

T.L. Jackson v. Com. of PA, 143 A.3d 468 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016). · cites it 3× “2(b)(1) of Megan's Law II, formerly 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(b)(1). Jackson stipulates that neither Megan's Law II nor SORNA provide "credit" to sex offenders for the time period in which they properly registered in another jurisdiction.”

Commonwealth v. Haughwout, 837 A.2d 480 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2003). · cites it 2× “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a). State police officials then forward this data, together with fingerprint and photographic information obtained from the sentencing court, see 42 Pa.”

Spiker v. Allegheny Cnty. Bd. of Prob. & Parole, 920 F. Supp. 2d 580 (W.D. Pa. 2013). · cites it 5× “S § 9793 (relating to registration of certain offenders for ten years) commits an offense if he knowingly fails to: (1) register with the Pennsylvania State Police as required under 42 Pa. C.S. § 9795.2 (relating to registration procedures and applicability); 18 Pa.”

Dep't of the Auditor Gen. v. Pennsylvania State Police, 844 A.2d 78 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2004). · cites it 4× “2(a)(1) of Megan's Law, 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a)(1). The PSP has a duty to provide registration information to the chief law enforcement officers of the police departments having primary jurisdiction of the municipalities in which an offender resides, is employed or is enrolled as…”

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— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(a) — 9 cases

Commonwealth v. Williams, 832 A.2d 962 (Pa. 2003). “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a). 8 State police officials then forward this data, together with fingerprint and photographic information obtained from the sentencing court, see 42 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Lee, 935 A.2d 865 (Pa. 2007). “See 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 9795.2(a) (requiring any sex offender to register with the Pennsylvania State Police upon release and furnish information pertaining to intended residency, employment, and student status, and, within forty-eight.”

Commonwealth v. Haughwout, 837 A.2d 480 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2003). “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a). State police officials then forward this data, together with fingerprint and photographic information obtained from the sentencing court, see 42 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Wilson, 910 A.2d 10 (Pa. 2006). “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a). State police officials must then forward this data, together with fingerprint and photographic information obtained from the sentencing court, See 42 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Killinger, 888 A.2d 592 (Pa. 2005). “42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2. 5 . Since the events that precipitated the instant litigation, the General Assembly has amended 42 Pa.”

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(a)(1) — 12 cases

Commonwealth v. Wilgus, 40 A.3d 1201 (Pa. 2012). “42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a)(1). According to the Majority, when the location appellee initially registered as his intended residence, 1708 Market Street in Harrisburg, did not work out, appellee's obligation to notify police of a change in his "residence" was triggered; and, the fact…”

Commonwealth v. Johnson, 200 A.3d 964 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018).

Dep't of the Auditor Gen. v. Pennsylvania State Police, 844 A.2d 78 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2004). “2(a)(1) of Megan's Law, 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a)(1). The PSP has a duty to provide registration information to the chief law enforcement officers of the police departments having primary jurisdiction of the municipalities in which an offender resides, is employed or is enrolled as…”

Commonwealth v. Killinger, 888 A.2d 592 (Pa. 2005). “42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2. 5 . Since the events that precipitated the instant litigation, the General Assembly has amended 42 Pa.”

United States v. Kapp, 487 F. Supp. 2d 536 (M.D. Penn. 2007).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(a)(2) — 7 cases

Commonwealth v. Derhammer, J., Aplt., 173 A.3d 723 (Pa. 2017). “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a)(2)© (expired Dec. 20, 2012).”

Commonwealth v. Derhammer, 134 A.3d 1066 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016). “1(b)(2) and 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2, provisions that were part of Megan’s Law III and, prior to that, part of Megan’s Law II.”

Commonwealth v. Stitt, 947 A.2d 195 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2008).

T.S. v. Psp (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2020).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(a)(2)(i) — 7 cases

Commonwealth v. Derhammer, J., Aplt., 173 A.3d 723 (Pa. 2017). “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(a)(2)© (expired Dec. 20, 2012).”

Commonwealth v. Spanier, 192 A.3d 141 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018).

Commonwealth v. Killinger, 64 Pa. D. & C.4th 369 (2003).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(a)(4) — 2 cases

Spiker v. Allegheny Cnty. Bd. of Prob. & Parole, 920 F. Supp. 2d 580 (W.D. Pa. 2013). “S § 9793 (relating to registration of certain offenders for ten years) commits an offense if he knowingly fails to: (1) register with the Pennsylvania State Police as required under 42 Pa. C.S. § 9795.2 (relating to registration procedures and applicability); 18 Pa.”

Gordon v. Pennsylvania Dep't of Corr., 16 A.3d 1173 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(a)(4)(i) — 1 case

Nieves v. Pennsylvania Bd. of Prob. & Parole, 995 A.2d 412 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(b) — 3 cases

Doe v. McVey, 381 F. Supp. 2d 443 (E.D. Pa. 2005).

Commonwealth v. Ramadan, 70 Pa. D. & C.4th 521 (2005).

Commonwealth v. Kerrigan, 76 Pa. D. & C.4th 457 (2005).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(b)(1) — 2 cases

T.L. Jackson v. Com. of PA, 143 A.3d 468 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016). “2(b)(1) of Megan's Law II, formerly 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2(b)(1). Jackson stipulates that neither Megan's Law II nor SORNA provide "credit" to sex offenders for the time period in which they properly registered in another jurisdiction.”

S. Hoey v. The Pennsylvania State Police of the Commonwealth of PA (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(b)(3) — 1 case

Doe v. Pennsylvania Bd. of Prob. & Parole, 513 F.3d 95 (3rd Cir. 2008).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(b)(4) — 2 cases

K.D. Rockstaschel v. Com. of PA (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2015).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(b)(4)(ii) — 2 cases

T.P.B. v. PA State Police, Megan's Law Section (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2019).

K.D. Rockstaschel v. PSP (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2020).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(b)(4)(iii) — 1 case

T.P.B. v. PA State Police, Megan's Law Section (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2019).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(b)(4)(iv) — 1 case

K.D. Rockstaschel v. Com. of PA (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2015).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(b)(iii) — 1 case

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(c) — 6 cases

Fross v. Cnty. of Allegheny, 20 A.3d 1193 (Pa. 2011).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(d) — 2 cases

Commonwealth v. Stitt, 947 A.2d 195 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2008).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(d)(1) — 4 cases

Commonwealth v. Killinger, 888 A.2d 592 (Pa. 2005). “42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2. 5 . Since the events that precipitated the instant litigation, the General Assembly has amended 42 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Derhammer, 134 A.3d 1066 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016). “1(b)(2) and 42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2, provisions that were part of Megan’s Law III and, prior to that, part of Megan’s Law II.”

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(d)(2) — 6 cases

Commonwealth v. Maldonado, 838 A.2d 710 (Pa. 2003).

Commonwealth v. Killinger, 888 A.2d 592 (Pa. 2005). “42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2. 5 . Since the events that precipitated the instant litigation, the General Assembly has amended 42 Pa.”

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9795.2(d)(l) — 1 case

Commonwealth v. Killinger, 64 Pa. D. & C.4th 369 (2003).

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