Pennsylvania law requires the Attorney General to annually report on the number of surveillance device orders, such as pen registers and trap and trace devices, requested by law enforcement agencies. District attorneys must also provide similar data to the Attorney General each year. Additionally, this chapter governing these provisions is set to expire on December 31, 2018, unless extended by law.
The law covers pen registers, trap and trace devices, and telecommunication identification interception devices used by law enforcement.
The Attorney General reports annually, and district attorneys also provide data to the Attorney General each year.
The chapter was set to expire on December 31, 2018, unless extended by legislation. You should check for any updates or extensions.
These reports promote transparency and oversight of law enforcement surveillance activities involving communication devices.