Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Creation of Local Criminal Justice Fund.--There is hereby created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the Local Criminal Justice Fund. The proceeds realized from the sale of bonds under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid into this special fund and are hereby specifically dedicated to the purpose of the referendum authorized by section 702. The moneys shall be paid periodically by the State Treasurer to the department at such times and in such amounts as may be necessary to satisfy the purpose of this chapter.
(b) Investment and earnings.--Pending their application to the purposes authorized, moneys held or deposited in the Local Criminal Justice Fund by the State Treasurer may be invested or reinvested as are other funds in the custody of the State Treasurer in the manner provided by law. All earnings received from the investment or deposit of such funds shall be paid into the State Treasury to the credit of the Local Criminal Justice Fund.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 61 P.S. Penal and Correctional Institutions § 390.708. Disposition and use of proceeds - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-61-ps-penal-and-correctional-institutions/pa-st-sect-61-390-708/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)