61 Pa. C.S. § 1734

Current through 2024 legislation effective July 8, 2024

Section 1734 - Powers of peace officers

A chief administrator, deputy warden or corrections officer of a county correctional institution may exercise the powers of a peace officer in the performance of that person's duties generally in:

(1) Guarding, protecting and delivering inmates.

(2) Protecting the property and interests of the county.

(3) Capturing and returning inmates that may have escaped.

61 Pa.C.S. § 1734

2009, Aug. 11, P.L. 147, No. 33, §7, effective in 60 days [ 10/13/2009].