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9313 – Conduct Of Preliminary Investigation | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania's law on preliminary investigations details the process, authority limits, and timelines for special investigative counsel in criminal cases.

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9313 – Conduct Of Preliminary Investigation

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 9313

Summary

Pennsylvania's Section 9313 outlines the procedures for conducting preliminary investigations by special investigative counsel, including timelines and limitations. The counsel's authority is limited to investigation and determination, without powers like issuing subpoenas or convening grand juries, and must conclude within 90 days. The law emphasizes careful assessment based on credible evidence and specific criteria for determining whether further investigation is warranted.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania's law on preliminary investigations details the process, authority limits, and timelines for special investigative counsel in criminal cases.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.