Pennsylvania § 14303 - Expenses incurred by district attorney.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 14303 — Expenses incurred by district attorney., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14303. Expenses incurred by district attorney.
All necessary expenses incurred by the district attorney or the district attorney's assistants or an officer directed by the district attorney in the investigation of crime and the apprehension and prosecution of persons charged with or suspected of the commission of crime, upon approval by the district attorney and the court, shall be paid by the county from the general funds of the county. If a defendant is convicted and sentenced to pay the costs of prosecution and trial, the expenses of the district attorney in connection with the prosecution shall be considered a part of the costs of the case and shall be paid by the defendant.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 14303
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 14303 cover?
Section 14303 ("Expenses incurred by district attorney.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 14303?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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