Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 49 - Falsification and Intimidation
Section 4951 - Definitions


The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
"Victim." Any person against whom any crime as defined under the laws of this State or of any other state or of the United States is being or has been perpetrated or attempted.
"Witness." Any person having knowledge of the existence or nonexistence of facts or information relating to any crime, including but not limited to those who have reported facts or information to any law enforcement officer, prosecuting official, attorney representing a criminal defendant or judge, those who have been served with a subpoena issued under the authority of this State or any other state or of the United States, and those who have given written or oral testimony in any criminal matter; or who would be believed by any reasonable person to be an individual described in this definition.

Cross References. Section 4951 is referred to in section 8127 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).

Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes

Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes

Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES

Chapter 49 - Falsification and Intimidation

Extra - Chapter Notes

Section 4901 - Definition

Section 4902 - Perjury

Section 4903 - False swearing

Section 4904 - Unsworn falsification to authorities

Section 4905 - False alarms to agencies of public safety

Section 4906 - False reports to law enforcement authorities

Section 4906.1 - False reports of child abuse

Section 4907 - Tampering with witnesses and informants (Repealed)

Section 4908 - Retaliation against witness or informant (Repealed)

Section 4909 - Witness or informant taking bribe

Section 4910 - Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence

Section 4911 - Tampering with public records or information

Section 4912 - Impersonating a public servant

Section 4913 - Impersonating a notary public or a holder of a professional or occupational license

Section 4914 - False identification to law enforcement authorities

Section 4915 - Failure to comply with registration of sexual offenders requirements (Expired)

Section 4915.1 - Failure to comply with registration requirements

Section 4915.2 - Failure to comply with 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 97 Subch. I registration requirements

Section 4951 - Definitions

Section 4952 - Intimidation of witnesses or victims

Section 4953 - Retaliation against witness, victim or party

Section 4953.1 - Retaliation against prosecutor or judicial official

Section 4954 - Protective orders

Section 4954.1 - Notice on protective order

Section 4955 - Violation of orders

Section 4956 - Pretrial release

Section 4957 - Protection of employment of crime victims, family members of victims and witnesses

Section 4958 - Intimidation, retaliation or obstruction in child abuse cases