Does this guide calculate a PCRA filing deadline?

No. PCRA Navigator does not calculate deadlines. Timing and finality can depend on an individual procedural history, so qualified Pennsylvania counsel should review the actual record promptly.

Which records can help explain a PCRA timeline?

Useful organizational records may include sentencing materials, notices of appeal, appellate opinions, final orders, petition history, and docket entries. Record the source and date for each item.

Understanding timing and finality

Understanding timing and finality

Explore Pennsylvania PCRA timing and finality questions, important record types, and why prompt qualified legal review may matter.