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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]

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a package of bills today designed to reduce prison and probation costs, better protect crime victims and strengthen public safety, according to Committee Chair Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]

It will be an active beginning for a committee with a weighty agenda of bills already this session, according to Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. Watch Live [Read More]