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HB687

Criminal complaint, warrant, summons, etc.; temporary sealing.

Status:
In House

Latest Action: Feb. 4, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

Chief Patron:
Eric Zehr (R)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Criminal complaint, warrant, summons, etc.; temporary sealing.

Provides that (i) any complaint that accompanies any warrant, summons, or capias issued pursuant to relevant law may be temporarily sealed for a specific period of time by the appropriate court upon application of the attorney for the Commonwealth for good cause shown in an ex parte hearing and (ii) any individual arrested on or served with such warrant, summons, or capias may move the appropriate court for the unsealing of such complaint. The bill states that the burden of proof with respect to continued sealing shall be upon the Commonwealth. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103475D
  • 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 02/02/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB687)
  • 02/03/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
  • 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
  • 02/04/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

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