Funciones y Autoridad del Consejo Independiente en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Esta ley dice que si un abogado independiente deja su trabajo, otro debe ser elegido para seguir su trabajo. También les da a estos abogados el poder de investigar y llevar a juicio a quienes rompen la ley.

Es como cuando en un equipo de fútbol, si el entrenador se va, el asistente toma su lugar para seguir dirigiendo el juego y asegurarse de que el equipo siga compitiendo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que un fiscal independiente llamado Juan se retira de su puesto. El panel de Pensilvania elige a María como nueva fiscal independiente, quien debe continuar la investigación sobre un caso de corrupción. Durante su trabajo, María puede llevar a cabo juicios y solicitar pruebas para asegurarse de que se haga justicia.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(d) Vacancies.--If a vacancy in office arises by reason of the resignation, death or removal of an independent counsel, the panel shall appoint an independent counsel to complete the work of the independent counsel whose resignation, death or removal caused the vacancy, except that, in the case of a vacancy arising by reason of the removal of an independent counsel, the panel may appoint an acting independent counsel to serve until any judicial review of the removal is completed. 18 Pa.C.S. 9331 - Authorities Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an independent counsel appointed under this chapter shall have, with respect to all matters in the independent counsel's prosecutorial jurisdiction established under this chapter, full power and independent authority to exercise all investigative and prosecutorial functions and powers of the Office of Attorney General, the Attorney General and any other officer or employee of the Office of Attorney General. Investigative and prosecutorial functions and powers shall include, but are not limited to: (1) Conducting proceedings before grand juries and other investigations. (2) Participating in court proceedings and engaging in any litigation, including civil and criminal matters, that the independent counsel considers necessary. (3) Appealing any decision of a court in any case or proceeding in which the independent counsel participates in an official capacity. (4) Reviewing all documentary evidence available from any source. (5) Determining whether to contest the assertion of any testimonial privilege. (6) Receiving appropriate security clearances and, if necessary, contesting in court, including, where appropriate, participating in an in camera proceeding, any claim of privilege or attempt to withhold evidence on grounds