# 42 Pa.C.S. § 6607: Time limits on settlements

> Pennsylvania · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C66_S6607

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 Pa.C.S. § 6607
- **Heading:** Time limits on settlements
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 42 / Chapter 66 / Section 6607

## Text

In prison conditions litigation, a government party, including an elected official who was not in office at the time of the execution of the consent decree, may petition the court to modify or vacate the terms of the consent decree previously entered into. The court shall have the power and authority to void or modify the consent decree at any time upon a showing that, whether in whole or in part, it violates the provisions of this act or for other cause.

## Nearby sections

- [42 Pa.C.S. § 6601 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C66_S6601.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 6602 Prisoner filing fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C66_S6602.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 6603 Limitations on remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C66_S6603.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 6604 Prospective relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C66_S6604.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 6605 Types of prospective relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C66_S6605.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 6606 Termination or modification of prospective relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C66_S6606.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 6607 Time limits on settlements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C66_S6607.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 6608 Payment of damage award or settlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C66_S6608.md)

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