Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 7620.103. Definitions

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

“AIDS.” Acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

“Bodily fluids.” Blood, saliva, semen or other bodily fluid which the most current guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate is capable of transmitting human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

“Conviction.” Includes conviction by entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, conviction after trial, a finding of not guilty due to insanity or a finding of guilty but mentally ill.

“Court.” In the First Judicial District, the term shall mean the Philadelphia Municipal Court or the Court of Common Pleas, whichever has jurisdiction over the criminal case at the time the request for HIV-related testing is made. In all other judicial districts, the term shall mean a court of common pleas.

“HIV.” The human immunodeficiency virus.

“HIV-related testing.” A laboratory test or series of tests for a virus, antibody, antigen or etiologic agent which is thought to cause or to indicate the presence of human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

“Victim.” Includes a parent or legal guardian of a minor or mentally disabled adult.