York County District Attorney
York County, PA
Current Incumbent
Tim Barker
Democratic
In office since January 2026
Next Election
Nov 6, 2029
Filing Window
Mar 7, 2029 - Aug 1, 2029
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Full Time
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The District Attorney prosecutes crimes committed in the county and works closely with local, state and federal law enforcement to ensure the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are upheld and that citizens are protected. The District Attorney has authority over criminal investigations and prosecutions in the county, the steps of which include preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, guilty pleas, trials and appeals.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 25 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must have relevant professional experience
- District attorneys must be at least 25 years old, citizens of the United States, residents of the county for at least one year prior to their election or appointment, and admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for least one year before taking the oath of office.
Filing information
Elections office
28 E Market St, York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-771-9604
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee is $100; signature requirement of 250.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.