Pennsylvania — Statute

1996 – Amendments | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law requires convicted public officials to reimburse the state for outside legal costs, with procedures for court-ordered repayment following convictions.

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Pennsylvania State Law

1996 – Amendments

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 1996

Summary

Pennsylvania law § 5303 mandates that public officials convicted of a felony or misdemeanor must reimburse the Commonwealth for costs related to outside legal counsel. The law specifies procedures for reimbursement following state or federal convictions and allows courts to order repayment in various schedules. It aims to hold officials financially accountable for legal expenses incurred due to their criminal conduct.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law requires convicted public officials to reimburse the state for outside legal costs, with procedures for court-ordered repayment following convictions.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.