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5714 – Recording Of Geistcepted Communications | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's laws on recording intercepted communications, including recording procedures, storage, sealing, and disclosure requirements.

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5714 – Recording Of Geistcepted Communications

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 5714

Summary

Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 5714 governs the recording and monitoring of intercepted communications, requiring law enforcement to record, document, and securely store such recordings. It mandates that recordings be protected from alteration, and specifies procedures for sealing and retaining recordings for at least ten years. The law also details conditions for disclosure and use of these recordings in investigations.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's laws on recording intercepted communications, including recording procedures, storage, sealing, and disclosure requirements.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.