Keeping 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
Read full post hereDauphin County DA Fran Chardo elected legislative chair Armstrong County DA Katie Charlton elected to executive committee Harrisburg, PA –The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) announced today that Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo was elected to chair its legislative committee and Armstrong County District Attorney Katie Charlton was elected to serve on its executive committee. The nominations were approved unanimously. “The Pennsylvania District
Read full post hereDistrict Attorneys from Chester, Crawford, Northampton, Schuylkill Counties tapped to serve on education and training arm of prosecutor’s groupHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced today district attorneys from Chester, Crawford, Northampton and Schuylkill Counties were elected to serve on its board of directors. The PDAI is the education and training arm of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys
Read full post hereHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced its newly elected officers for the 2020–2021 business year. The election took place during the Association’s annual business meeting. The new officers are: President: Hon. Michael Piecuch, Snyder County District Attorney Vice President: Hon. Eugene Vittone, Washington County District Attorney Secretary/Treasurer: Hon. Kevin R. Steele, Montgomery County District Attorney “I am humbled to be
Read full post hereHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced its newly elected officers for the 2020-21 business year. The election took place during the Institute’s annual business meeting. The new officers are: President: Hon. Richard Goldinger, Butler County District Attorney Vice President: Hon. Raymond Tonkin, Pike County District Attorney Secretary/Treasurer: Hon. Mike Piecuch, Snyder County District Attorney In addition, District Attorney David W. Sunday,
Read full post hereJoint Hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Law and Justice Committees June 17, 2020 Kevin Steele District Attorney, Montgomery County Todd N. Barnes Captain, Norristown Community Justice Unit Assistant District Attorney Montgomery County Dave W. Sunday, Jr. District Attorney, York County Greg Rowe Director of Legislation & Policy Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association INTRODUCTION The actions that led to the killing of George Floyd were despicable and reprehensible. His death raises larger systemic and historical
Read full post hereWe stand united with all who have condemned the heinous actions that led to the killing of George Floyd. We wholeheartedly echo the statement of the National District Attorneys Association of May 31. Racism and bias – whether explicit or implicit – must be eliminated. We have an important role to play in eliminating them. The oath we took as District Attorneys demands
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