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Pennsylvania District

Attorneys Association

Founded 1912

Pennsylvania District

Attorneys Institute

Established in 1983

CAPITAL LITIGATION MANUAL

ORDER! ORDER! ORDER!

Place your order now for the new Capital Litigation Manual. This manual has been researched, written, and coordinated through a statewide effort of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute and the Capital Litigation Committee of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association.

It is my hope that this manual will be a useful tool to aid and support each prosecutor’s pursuit of the death penalty in appropriate cases, and to ensure that the death penalty is applied in a fair manner where justice is served, not only for the victim and the victim’s family, but for all the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Bruce L. Castor, Jr.

Chairman of the PDAI Capital Litigation Committee

The manual covers all of the major legal issues related to death penalty cases including jury selection, aggravating factors, mental health/ mental retardation, common defenses, and post-sentence procedures.

Capital Litigation Order Form (click to download)

Sponsors from PDAA/PDAI Mid-Winter-Meeting

Associate Membership

Non-voting Associate Membership is available to all former District Attorneys and former assistant district attorneys, deputy attorneys general, state prosecutors, federal prosecutors, counsel for the PA State Police, police chiefs and such other persons as are approved by the membership.

Benefits of Membership (click to download)

Associate Membership Application (click to download)

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PDAA GOLF SHIRTS

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Refer to the most up-to-date listing of job openings in District Attorneys' offices throughout the state.

(updated April 2, 2008)

The new PDAA golf shirts are now available. These high quality Devon & Jones shirts are available in red, white or blue in a variety of sizes. Proceeds from your purchase go to support the PA District Attorneys Institute.

Click here to order your shirt

PDAA Headquarters, Harrisburg, PA

The PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION was formed in 1912 for the purpose of providing uniformity and efficiency in the discharge of duties and functions of Pennsylvania's 67 District Attorneys and their assistants. The Association today continues to further its purpose through its support of training programs, and by its reporting of legal and legislative developments of importance to Pennsylvania prosecutors and their colleagues within the criminal justice system. Moreover, the Association continues to operate as a vehicle for the effective exchange of information among its approximately 1,200 members which primarily include current District Attorneys and their assistants; former District Attorneys and assistant district attorneys; deputy attorneys general; Assistant US Attorneys; and police chiefs.