Pennsylvania law Section 4544 and 4545 outline the procedures for convening and operating a multicounty investigating grand jury. It emphasizes that district attorneys retain their investigative authority and details the composition, quorum, and officer appointments for the grand jury. The law ensures a structured process for grand jury investigations across multiple counties.
No, the law explicitly states that forming a multicounty investigating grand jury does not diminish the district attorneys' responsibility or authority within their jurisdictions.
Each investigating grand jury is initially composed of 23 members, with 7 to 15 alternates available to replace members as needed.
The supervising judge appoints the foreman from among the grand jury members.
A quorum consists of 15 members, and a majority of the full jury is needed to adopt reports or issue presentments.