16 Pa. C.S. § 12103
Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Unless otherwise specifically provided in this part, if a pecuniary penalty or forfeiture is imposed by this part, the proceeding for the recovery of the pecuniary penalty or forfeiture shall be by indictment in the court of common pleas or by civil action as debts of equivalent amount are by law recoverable. Magisterial district judges may not have jurisdiction of a suit or action for the recovery of a penalty imposed by this part for official misconduct. The suit or action, if brought in the court of common pleas, shall have preference for trial over all other actions.
16 Pa.C.S. § 12103