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8547 – Legal Assistance | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law requiring local agencies to defend employees in civil actions and outlining defense obligations, control of litigation, and reimbursement rules.

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8547 – Legal Assistance

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 8547

Summary

Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. § 8547 outlines the responsibilities of local agencies to provide legal defense for their employees in civil actions related to their official duties. It specifies when agencies must or may defend employees and details provisions for reimbursement if the agency declines to defend. The law also addresses control of litigation when the agency chooses to defend an employee.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law requiring local agencies to defend employees in civil actions and outlining defense obligations, control of litigation, and reimbursement rules.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.