The NLCRPD has completed and posted a policy revision to comply with the requirements of HB 2525 Act 134 will become effective Date: May 2, 2023. This policy can be viewed at the NLCRPD Policy Tab under Written Directive 6.2.0 

 

On November 3, 2022, Governor Wolf signed House Bill No. 2525 (“HB 2525”) into law adding a new subchapter to Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act (“CHRIA”) that implements a statutory process by which tort victims can obtain investigatory information gathered by a law enforcement agency to assist in preparing and filing a civil claim in Pennsylvania Courts.

 

HB 2525 requires any criminal history information requested to be “directly related” to a civil action pending in a Pennsylvania court or be “material and necessary” to the investigation or preparation of a civil action to be filed in a Pennsylvania court. The request can be made by serving the records information officer or head of the criminal justice agency personally or by certified mail. If the case is already pending, the law enforcement agency also has discretion to provide investigatory information if requested by subpoena.