Pennsylvania law establishes penalties for violations related to child pornography, including escalating fines and imprisonment based on the number of offenses. It grants the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute these violations and outlines procedures for law enforcement to request orders to remove or disable illegal items. The law emphasizes the authority of the Attorney General and the process for legal actions against child exploitation materials.
First offenses are classified as third-degree misdemeanors with a $5,000 fine, second offenses as second-degree misdemeanors with a $20,000 fine, and third or subsequent offenses as third-degree felonies with a $30,000 fine and up to seven years in prison.
The Attorney General shares prosecutorial authority with county district attorneys for violations, and cases prosecuted by the Attorney General cannot be challenged in court.
The application must include the applicant's authority, law enforcement officer's identity, relevant information justifying the application, the URL of the items, the Internet service provider used, probable cause, a proposed order, and contact details for the Attorney General.
No, individuals cannot challenge the Attorney General's authority; such challenges are dismissed and cannot be pursued in court.