HARRISBURG, PA –The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI), the education and training arm of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA), announced today the launch of a four-part briefing series focused on criminal justice reform and procedural justice. The briefings are
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Harrisburg, PA -- The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association today issued the following statement regarding Marsy's Law and the state's decision not to participate in the appeal to the Supreme Court: "We are disappointed and surprised that the Department of State will not lead the representation of victims across the Commonwealth as part of the Marsy’s Law case. Thankfully, Marsy’s Law can
Read full post hereHARRISBURG, PA -- The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today released the following statement following the news that past PDAA President and State Senator David J Arnold, Jr. passed away after a brave, valiant, and difficult battle against brain cancer: “Dave Arnold leaves us with a legacy of a life well-lived. For those of us who had the pleasure of working
Read full post hereHARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association’s (PDAA) Executive Committee today named Greg Rowe its new executive director and Allison Hrestak, chief operating officer. Both Rowe and Hrestak take on these new leadership roles building on years of service
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HARRISBURG, PA -- PDAA issued the following statement today after the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion that invalidated an important constitutional amendment that would have elevated existing constitutional victims’ rights to the Constitution. “We respectfully but strongly disagree with
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Action needed to stave off devastating reductions in victims’ services and compensation HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) this week asked the Pennsylvania congressional delegation to support updates to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) to stave off devastating reductions in funding for victims’ services and compensation. “Crime victims in Pennsylvania and throughout the country need your support this
Read full post hereKeeping Crime Victims’ Issues Front and Center for D.A.s HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania’s District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced the formation of the Victim Services Committee. The committee will develop and approve guidance for prosecutors related to crime victim rights and services and act as a liaison between the association and the commonwealth’s victim services community. “Standing up for victims of crime
Read full post hereMajor collaboration underway to prevent fraud and intimidation HARRISBURG—The Office of Attorney General (OAG) and the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced collaborative efforts to ensure the integrity of Pennsylvania’s 2020 election. The OAG and district attorneys share joint jurisdiction over election law in Pennsylvania and worked together to develop guidance and resources in preparation for any issues that may arise before,
Read full post hereDelaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer and Chester County DA Deb Ryan each testified at a hearing before the Senate Majority Policy Committee on October 15, 2020 regarding the importance of expanding our existing ethnic intimidation statute to cover a broader group of individuals. Testimony of Chester County District Attorney Deborah Ryan Testimony of Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer
Read full post hereYork County District Attorney David W. Sunday, Jr. testified before the House Republican Policy Committee on August 27, 2020 regarding the challenges law enforcement is facing in many communities around the commonwealth. Excerpt: "We cannot forget that our police put their lives on the line every day. Dedicated law enforcement officers confront danger for our protection on a daily basis. We owe
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