Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. § 5720 requires that parties be served with copies of interception orders, applications, and reports at least ten days before trial or hearings involving intercepted communications. The law aims to ensure transparency and fairness in cases involving wire, electronic, or oral interceptions, with some court-approved exceptions. Certain court rules have suspended parts of this law to align with juvenile and criminal discovery procedures.
It requires that parties be served with copies of the interception order, application, and report at least ten days before the proceeding.
Yes, the court may waive this service if it finds that service is not feasible and that the parties will not be prejudiced.
Yes, certain court rules, such as juvenile and criminal procedures, have suspended parts of this law to better align with discovery rules.
The law aims to promote transparency, fairness, and proper notice to parties involved in cases with intercepted communications.