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The Senate Judiciary Committee and Law and Justice Committee will hold joint public hearings Wednesday and Thursday on ensuring accountability and equality in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. [Read More]

A series of joint hearings will be held next week in the Senate to examine and develop legislative proposals for addressing law enforcement and criminal justice accountability reforms, Senate Judiciary Chairman Lisa Baker (R-20) and Law and Justice Chairman Pat Stefano (R-32) announced today. [Read More]

At a public hearing on Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will conduct a thorough review of the Wolf Administration’s release of incarcerated individuals from State Correctional Institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Committee Chair Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]

Actions taken to slow the spread of coronavirus have had some unintended consequences, including within the judicial system.  [Read More]

The Senate Judiciary Committee met today to consider the nominations of several individuals for seats on various courts.   [Read More]

The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Wednesday to hear testimony regarding the Statute of Limitations with respect to claims of sexual abuse, according to Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th). [Read More]

The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Tuesday and Wednesday to hear testimony regarding second amendment rights, behavioral health and other gun-related issues, according to Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th). [Read More]

The Senate Judiciary Committee has announced the following public hearings to be held this fall, according to Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th) [Read More]

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing next week to examine potential reforms to Pennsylvania’s probation and parole system.   [Read More]

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a meeting tomorrow to consider legislation related to victim’ rights, protecting vulnerable populations, digital assets, and making government more efficient, according to committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20. [Read More]