# 23 Pa.C.S. § 6103: Jurisdiction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T23_C61_S6103

## Section

- **Citation:** 23 Pa.C.S. § 6103
- **Heading:** Jurisdiction
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 23 / Chapter 61 / Section 6103

## Text

(a) General rule.--The court shall have jurisdiction over all proceedings under this chapter.

(b) Effect of departure and nonresidence.--The right of the plaintiff to relief under this chapter shall not be affected by either of the following:

(1) The plaintiff's leaving the residence or household to avoid further abuse.

(2) The defendant's absence from this Commonwealth or the defendant's nonresidence in this Commonwealth, provided that the court has personal jurisdiction over the defendant in accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. § 5322 (relating to bases of personal jurisdiction over persons outside this Commonwealth). (Nov. 10, 2005, P.L.335, No.66, eff. 180 days)

## 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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