Enactment. Unless otherwise noted, the provisions of Title 42 were added July 9, 1976, P.L.586,
No.142, effective 60 days from the date of final enactment of the act of April 28,
1978 (P.L.202, No.53). Act 142 also amended certain part headings and repealed former
Chapter 83 which were added November 15, 1972, P.L.1063, No.271.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See Act 142 of 1976, Act 53 of 1978 and other statutory provisions in the appendix
to this title for special provisions relating to pending proceedings, periods of limitation,
existing judicial officers and bodies and financial matters, etc.
Short Title of Implementing Statutes. Section 28 of Act 142 of 1976 provided that Act 142 shall be known and may be cited
as the Judiciary Act of 1976.
Section 1 of Act 53 of 1978 provided that Act 53 shall be known and may be cited as
the Judiciary Act Repealer Act.
Section 101 of Act 142 of 1980 provided that Act 142 shall be known and may be cited
as the JARA Continuation Act of 1980.
Section 101 of Act 326 of 1982 provided that Act 326 shall be known and may be cited
as the JARA Continuation Act of 1982.