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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-07-29 (Statute Update stamp, 44 Pa.C.S.)

44 Pa.C.S. § 7202: Definitions.

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  1. Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE
  2. PART IV OTHER OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS
  3. CHAPTER 72 MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS
  4. SUBCHAPTER A PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Administrative duty." An administrative law enforcement duty that is designed to limit a law enforcement officer's day-to-day work-related interactions with the public.

"Law enforcement agency." Any of the following:

(1) A police department of a county, city, borough, incorporated town or township.

(2) A county district attorney's office.

"Law enforcement officer." An individual employed by a law enforcement agency who is required to be trained under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police education and training).

"Post-traumatic stress disorder." A post-traumatic stress disorder as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and documented in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition.

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