Pennsylvania § 14306 - District attorney charged with crime.
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§ 14306. District attorney charged with crime.
If a district attorney is charged with a crime or misdemeanor, before or bound over or committed by a court to answer for willful and gross negligence in the execution of the duties of the office, the court shall appoint a competent attorney to prepare an indictment against the district attorney and to prosecute the district attorney on behalf of the Commonwealth until final judgment. The attorney shall be paid by the county for services a reasonable compensation to be fixed by the court. If the district attorney is convicted of a crime for which that individual may be sentenced to imprisonment by separate or solitary confinement at labor, the office shall be declared vacant by the court.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 14306
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 14306 cover?
Section 14306 ("District attorney charged with crime.") 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 § 14306?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 14306 apply to my situation?
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