Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 5726 - Action for removal from office or employment(a) Cause of action.--Any aggrieved person shall have the right to bring an action in Commonwealth Court against any investigative or law enforcement officer, public official or public employee seeking the officer's, official's or employee's removal from office or employment on the grounds that the officer, official or employee has intentionally violated the provisions of this chapter. If the court shall conclude that such officer, official or employee has in fact intentionally violated the provisions of this chapter, the court shall order the dismissal or removal from office of said officer, official or employee.(b) Defense.--It is a defense to an action brought pursuant to subsection (a) that the actor acted in good faith reliance on a court order or the provisions of this chapter.1978, Oct. 4, P.L. 831, No. 164, §2, effective in 60 days. Amended 1981 , July 10, P.L. 228, No. 73, § 2, effective in 60 days.