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PA HB1186
Bill
Status
4/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sheryl Delozier
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AI Summary
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Establishes an Adjunct Prosecutor Division within the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to assist district attorneys with criminal investigations and prosecutions upon request
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Adjunct prosecutors must be members in good standing of the Pennsylvania bar and serve temporarily under the direction of the requesting district attorney
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Grants adjunct prosecutors broad powers including conducting grand jury proceedings, participating in civil and criminal litigation, reviewing evidence, and applying for warrants, subpoenas, and witness immunity
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Allows adjunct prosecutors to use Attorney General resources (investigators, attorneys, experts) and request assistance from Pennsylvania State Police or other law enforcement agencies
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Creates the Adjunct Prosecutor Division Restricted Account in the State Treasury funded by General Assembly appropriations, and prohibits defendants from challenging an adjunct prosecutor's authority in court
Legislative Description
In general provisions relating to criminal proceedings, establishing the Adjunct Prosecutor Division within the Office of Attorney General; providing for its powers and duties; and establishing the Adjunct Prosecutor Division Restricted Account.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
4/9/2025