Judiciary Committee

Greenleaf, Chair White, M.J., Vice Chair

Republicans: Browne Earll Gordner Orie Piccola Rafferty

Democrats: Leach, Minority Chair Boscola Costa Fontana Stack

Welcome to the website for the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee. This site is designed to provide Pennsylvanians with up to date information about the activities of the committee including meeting and hearing agendas and current legislation.

As Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I work to ensure that we continue to hold public hearings to guide policy responding to critical issues within Pennsylvania's courts, law enforcement agencies and criminal justice system.  My commitment is to ensure the safety and security of all Pennsylvanians and to recommend to the Senate fair and balanced legislation that will deliver justice. 

I and my fellow committee members seek to uphold Pennsylvania's long standing tradition of protecting victims of crime, justly prosecuting criminals, and holding our justice system to the highest standards of integrity and fairness.  I hope that you will return to this site often to stay informed of the committee's actions.

Sincerely,

Stewart Greenleaf

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Hearings/Meetings | Archive

December 15, 2009 - Senate Judiciary Committee meeting to consider the nominations of Sandra D. Crawford, Daniel R. Fleck, Alfonso Frioni, Jr., Herbert W. Hoffman, Robert A. Krebs, Susan M. McDermott and David H. Wilderman to the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board, and to consider certain bills.

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December 15, 2009 - The Senate and House Judiciary Committees information hearing on crime and sentencing issues

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November 16, 2009 - Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on prison overcrowding and mandatory sentencing

• - Part 1 - (running time 1 hour, 31 minutes)
  - Part 2 - (running time 1 hour, 16 minutes)
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June 16, 209 - Senate Judiciary Committee meeting to consider bills and to hear a presentation on the PA Innocence Project.

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April 28, 2009 - Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the State Judicial System budget.

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January 27, 2009 - Public Hearing on Parole for Violent Offenders

• - Part 1 - (running time 1 hour, 8 minutes)
  - Part 2 - (running time 10 minutes)
  - (running time 1 hour, 18 minutes)

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