Pennsylvania SB627 mandates reporting of deaths in custody and establishes a review panel to analyze such deaths.

Pennsylvania SB627 amends Title 42 to require reporting of deaths in custody, including those in state or local correctional facilities, municipal or county jails, and other state or local correctional facilities. The bill mandates that responsible individuals or entities report deaths to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, which will then submit the information to the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Office of Attorney General will review the accuracy and compliance of these reports.

Pennsylvania SB627 mandates reporting of deaths in custody and establishes a review panel to analyze such deaths.

Pennsylvania SB627 amends Title 42 to require reporting of deaths in custody, including those in state or local correctional facilities, municipal or county jails, and other state or local correctional facilities. The bill mandates that responsible individuals or entities report deaths to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, which will then submit the information to the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Office of Attorney General will review the accuracy and compliance of these reports.