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By MARK SCOLFORO, Associated Press Writer
Sun Apr 8, 1:41 PM ET

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania's new statewide computer system makes it possible for the first time to put a number on how many warrants remain unserved across the state — 1.4 million, including more than 100 for homicide, The Associated Press has found.

Pennsylvania is now the largest state to complete such a comprehensive court computer network, although several other large states — including California, New York and Ohio — are planning or implementing such systems, according to the National Center for State Courts in Williamsburg, Va.

The database is designed, in part, to help authorities reach across county lines to capture fugitives who have moved to avoid detection. It will also allow government officials and the public to compare how courts are performing from county to county.

"Because of this automation, it's becoming harder to run from the law," said Steve Schell, spokesman for the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

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Sheesh.. With a state population of ~12mil, that means roughly 1 in 12 people I see when I'm out and about are wanted by the law....

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Originally posted by NaturalResources:
Sheesh.. With a state population of ~12mil, that means roughly 1 in 12 people I see when I'm out and about are wanted by the law....

i bet some of those are multiple warrants for the same person...

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And a heap of them are misdemeanors like parking tickets.
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