Pennsylvania § 4905 - Purpose of account.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4905 — Purpose of account., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4905. Purpose of account.
(a) Permitted use.--All moneys in the account and any investment income accrued shall be used exclusively to provide civil legal assistance to poor and disadvantaged persons in this Commonwealth. The Supreme Court shall, by rule, determine eligibility for legal assistance under this subsection.
(b) Prohibited use.--Recipients of funds under this chapter are prohibited from using these funds to contribute to or be made available to any political party or association or the campaign of any candidate for public or party office or similar political activities or to support or oppose candidates for public or party office or to support or oppose any ballot questions or to engage in lobbying activities except that:
(1) A recipient of funds may engage in lobbying activities in response to a request from a governmental agency, legislative body, committee, member or staff thereof made to the recipient, consistent with the Rules of Professional Conduct.
(2) An eligible legal services provider may engage in lobbying activities in the provision of legal services to an eligible client on a particular application, claim or case which directly involves that client's legal rights and responsibilities; however, this shall not be construed to permit an eligible legal services provider to solicit a client in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct for the purpose of making such representation possible.
Cross References. Section 4905 is referred to in section 4906 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 4905
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4905 cover?
Section 4905 ("Purpose of account.") 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 § 4905?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4905" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Pennsylvania official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Pennsylvania attorney.
How does Pennsylvania § 4905 apply to my situation?
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