Statutes are laws (or acts) that are passed by the legislature. Before they are passed, they are called bills. In PA, the legislature is called the PA General Assembly.
The following Pennsylvania statutes may help you get started on your research. Other statutes might also apply to your situation, especially since "elder law" is a broad legal term that can include a wide range of issues.
Unofficial Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes (Westlaw)
For more information, including how to access an annotated version of the statutes (a version with additional references and summaries of related cases), please see the Pennsylvania Statutes guide.
Pennsylvania statutes (laws passed by legislators) are also available in print and on legal databases when visiting Jenkins. Ask a librarian for help finding or using these resources.
For more information, see our Pennsylvania Statutes research guide.
Court Rules are the practices and procedures for court.
The following Pennsylvania court rules may help you get started on your research. Other court rules might also apply.
Local rules of court may also apply, so please check the local rules in your jurisdiction.
For additional ways to access the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, see our Pennsylvania Court Rules - State and Pennsylvania Court Rules - County guides.
State and county court rules are also available in print and on legal databases when visiting Jenkins. Ask a librarian for help finding or using these resources.
For more information, see our Pennsylvania Court Rules - State and Pennsylvania Court Rules - County research guides.