Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

In Re: the 30th County Investigating Grand Jury

October 24, 2024

Summary

Justice McCaffery concurs with the majority that the investigative grand jury report should be sealed, but uses the opinion to critique the majority's analysis of statutory terms, the scope of recommendations, and the due‑process implications for individuals criticized in the report. The concurrence highlights uncertainties in defining “unlawful activity,” the distinction between policy recommendations and punishment, and the modern role of grand juries.