PA HR133

Directs the Joint State Government Commission to study Pennsylvania's nearly 150 independent problem-solving courts, examining their types, establishment processes, and accreditation requirements

Requires collection of data on case referrals, admission and discharge processes, risk assessment factors, and defendant demographics including age, gender, race, and ethnicity

Mandates analysis of funding and operational costs compared to traditional courts, including costs to defendants and comparison with incarceration expenses

Requires evaluation of outcome measurements including recidivism rates and impacts on participants' financial, educational, health, and employment status

Includes review of whether Pennsylvania's problem-solving courts meet nationally recognized best practices and standards