# 23 Pa.C.S. § 6101: Short title of chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6101

## Section

- **Citation:** 23 Pa.C.S. § 6101
- **Heading:** Short title of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 23 / Chapter 61 / Section 6101

## Text

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Protection from Abuse Act. Cross References. Section 6101 is referred to in section 8127 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).

## Nearby sections

- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6101 Short title of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6101.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6102.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6103 Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6103.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6104 Full faith and credit and foreign protection orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6104.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6105 Responsibilities of law enforcement agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6105.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6106 Commencement of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6106.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6107 Hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6107.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6108 Relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6108.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.1 Return of relinquished firearms, other weapons and ammunition and additional relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6108.1.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.2 Relinquishment for consignment sale, lawful transfer or safekeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6108.2.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.3 Relinquishment to third party for safekeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6108.3.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.4 Registry or database of firearm ownership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6108.4.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.5 Penalties for release of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6108.5.md)
- [23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.6 Penalty for failure to secure firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6108.6.md)

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