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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
It is unlawful for any person to cause any outcry or disorder, or be guilty of any indecent or unbecoming conduct tending to disturb the peace and good order, in the county courthouse, jail or other county buildings, or to wilfully or carelessly defile, deface or injure the floors, walls or any other portion of said buildings, or fences or railings surrounding the same, or the carpets, furniture or other articles or things used in or about said buildings, belonging to the county. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section commits a summary offense and, upon conviction, shall make restitution for damages arising therefrom.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 P.S. Counties § 5529. Disorderly conduct in and about courthouses and jails prohibited - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-16-ps-counties/pa-st-sect-16-5529/
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