Pennsylvania SB662 grants the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute felony animal cruelty offenses.

Pennsylvania SB662 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide the Attorney General with concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute felony animal cruelty offenses. This authority is in addition to existing powers under the Commonwealth Attorneys Act. The Attorney General can initiate criminal proceedings if the district attorney accepts the request or fails to respond within 90 days, followed by a subsequent request within 10 days. This act aims to ensure felony animal cruelty cases are prosecuted when local authorities are unresponsive.

Pennsylvania SB662 grants the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute felony animal cruelty offenses.

Pennsylvania SB662 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide the Attorney General with concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute felony animal cruelty offenses. This authority is in addition to existing powers under the Commonwealth Attorneys Act. The Attorney General can initiate criminal proceedings if the district attorney accepts the request or fails to respond within 90 days, followed by a subsequent request within 10 days. This act aims to ensure felony animal cruelty cases are prosecuted when local authorities are unresponsive.