42 Pa. C.S. § 5108

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 5108 - Imprisonment for debt
(a) Constitutional restrictionThe person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors in such manner as shall be provided or prescribed by law.
(b) Statutory restrictionExcept in an action for fines and penalties, or as punishment for contempt, or to prevent departure from the Commonwealth, a defendant may not be arrested in any civil matter.

42 Pa.C.S. § 5108

1978, April 28, P.L. 202, No. 53, § 10(59), effective 6/27/1978.