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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Law.” Includes a statute, judicial decision or order, rule of court, executive order and administrative rule, regulation or order.
“Record.” Information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.
“Sign.” With present intent to authenticate or adopt a record:
(1) to execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or
(2) to attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound or process.
“Sworn declaration.”A declaration in a signed record given under oath. The term includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate and affidavit.
“Unsworn declaration.”A declaration in a signed record not given under oath but given under penalty of perjury.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 42 Pa.C.S.A. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 6202. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-42-pacsa-judiciary-and-judicial-procedure/pa-csa-sect-42-6202/
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