Nolle prosequi or settlement. After the commencement of a criminal matter by the filing of an information or otherwise,

§ 8932.  Nolle prosequi or settlement. After the commencement of a criminal matter by the filing of an information or otherwise, the district attorney shall not enter a nolle prosequi or dispose of the matter or discharge a prisoner from custody by means of a proceeding in lieu of a plea or trial without having obtained the approval of the court. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days) 1978 Amendment. Act 53 added section 8932.