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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 is 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 has 11 members. Four members, including the chair, are appointed by the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania. Three are appointed by the Governor. Four are appointed by leaders of the House and Senate. The commission is authorized to hold public hearings and, if necessary, to subpoena witnesses. It is required to file a final report to the Supreme Court, the Governor and the General Assembly by May 31, 2010.