Modification of orders.

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PA Code › Title 42 › Chapter 55 › Section 5505

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Except as otherwise provided or prescribed by law, a court upon notice to the parties may modify or rescind any order within 30 days after its entry, notwithstanding the prior termination of any term of court, if no appeal from such order has been taken or allowed. Cross References. Section 5505 is referred to in section 3332 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).

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Modification of orders. · 42 Pa.C.S. § 5505 | Frix