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.
42 Pa.C.S. § 6607
Time limits on settlements
Known as the Judicial Code
The act spans §§ 42-101 to 42-9914 (972 sections).
Official source: Pennsylvania General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Pennsylvania statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.