# 18 Pa.C.S. § 3016: Obstruction of justice

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3016

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 Pa.C.S. § 3016
- **Heading:** Obstruction of justice
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 18 / Chapter 30 / Section 3016

## Text

A person who commits a violation of Subchapter B of Chapter 49 (relating to victim and witness intimidation) or Chapter 51 (relating to obstructing governmental operations) that in any way interferes with or prevents the enforcement of this chapter shall be subject to the same penalties that may be imposed for the offense for which the person has been charged under this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3001 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3001.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3011 Trafficking in individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3011.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3012 Involuntary servitude.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3012.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3013 Patronizing a victim of sexual servitude.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3013.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3014 Unlawful conduct regarding documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3014.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3015 Nonpayment of wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3015.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3016 Obstruction of justice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3016.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3017 Violation by business entities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3017.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3018 Evidence and defenses to human trafficking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3018.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3019 Victim protection during prosecution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3019.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3020 Restitution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3020.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3021 Asset forfeiture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3021.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3022 Professional licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3022.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 3023 Cumulative remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C30_S3023.md)

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