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Orphans' court divisions - 20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 701

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                                CHAPTER 7
                         ORPHANS' COURT DIVISIONS

     Subchapter
        A.  Organization
        B.  Jurisdiction
        C.  Venue
        D.  Judges (Repealed)
        E.  Duties of the Clerk and Sheriff
        F.  Masters, Auditors, Examiners, Guardians Ad Litem and
            Trustees Ad Litem
        G.  Procedure

        Enactment.  Chapter 7 was added June 30, 1972, P.L.508,
     No.164, effective July 1, 1972.
        Cross References.  Chapter 7 is referred to in section 7705
     of this title.

                               SUBCHAPTER A
                               ORGANIZATION

     Sec.
     701.  Orphans' court divisions.

        Enactment.  Subchapter A was added April 28, 1978, P.L.202,
     No.53, effective in 60 days.
        Prior Provisions.  Former Subchapter A, which related to the
     same subject matter, was added June 30, 1972, P.L.508, No.164,
     and repealed April 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, effective in 60
     days.
     § 701.  Orphans' court divisions.
        Orphans' court divisions shall be organized as provided by
     Title 42 (relating to judiciary and judicial procedure). Except
     as otherwise provided or prescribed by law, each orphans' court
     division shall possess the powers vested in the whole court.

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