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5709 – Application For Order | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's legal requirements for law enforcement to apply for wire, electronic, or oral communication interception orders, including necessary details and procedures.

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5709 – Application For Order

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 5709

Summary

Pennsylvania law requires that applications to intercept wire, electronic, or oral communications be submitted in writing with an oath from a qualified law enforcement official. The application must include details about the authority, the officers involved, and specific information justifying the interception, such as the target, offense, communication type, probable cause, and duration of the interception.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's legal requirements for law enforcement to apply for wire, electronic, or oral communication interception orders, including necessary details and procedures.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.