Pennsylvania § 9502 Definitions

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 9502 — Definitions

Pennsylvania § 9502

JurisdictionPennsylvania

Title 18CRIMES AND OFFENSES

PartPART III

Ch. 95INDEPENDENT COUNSEL

Subch.PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

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18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9502 (2026).

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The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Grounds to investigate."Information which would lead a reasonable person to suspect that a crime is being or has been committed.

"Independent counsel."A person appointed by the panel upon the request of a special investigative counsel.

"Panel."The Special Independent Prosecutor's Panel established under this chapter.

"Requesting judge."A president judge of a court of common pleas, or a judge of an intermediate court sitting in the court's original jurisdiction, who applies for the appointment of a special investigative counsel to investigate a contempt of court.

"Special investigative counsel."A person appointed by the panel t

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The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Grounds to investigate."Information which would lead a reasonable person to suspect that a crime is being or has been committed.

"Independent counsel."A person appointed by the panel upon the request of a special investigative counsel.

"Panel."The Special Independent Prosecutor's Panel established under this chapter.

"Requesting judge."A president judge of a court of common pleas, or a judge of an intermediate court sitting in the court's original jurisdiction, who applies for the appointment of a special investigative counsel to investigate a contempt of court.

"Special investigative counsel."A person appointed by the panel to conduct a preliminary investigation under this chapter.