General Information
Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts
Darren Breslin, Special Projects Advisor
1515 Market Street - Suite 1414
Philadelphia, Pa. 19102
215-560-6300
The Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice was created in 2009 by an act of the General Assembly with the support of the Governor and the Supreme Court. Its purpose was to investigate circumstances that led to corruption in the juvenile court of Luzerne County resulting in federal criminal charges against two judges; to restore public confidence in the administration of justice, and to prevent similar events from occurring there or elsewhere in the Commonwealth.
The commission had 11 members. Four members, including the chair, were appointed by the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania. Three were appointed by the Governor. Four were appointed by leaders of the House and Senate. The commission was authorized to hold public hearings and, if necessary, to subpoena witnesses. It was required to file a final report to the Supreme Court, the Governor and the General Assembly by May 31, 2010.
Report and Recommendations
Statements of Chairman
Additional Information
Public Hearing Transcripts
- Public Hearing Transcript - October 14, 2009
- Public Hearing Transcript - November 9, 2009
- Public Hearing Transcript - November 10, 2009
- Public Hearing Transcript - December 7, 2009
- Public Hearing Transcript - December 8, 2009
- Public Hearing Transcript - January 21, 2010
- Public Hearing Transcript - January 22, 2010
- Public Hearing Transcript - February 1, 2010
- Public Hearing Transcript - February 2, 2010
- Public Hearing Transcript - April 1, 2010
- Public Hearing Transcript - April 12, 2010
- Public Hearing Transcript - May 27, 2010
Exhibits
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