5717 - Investigative disclosure or use of contents of wire, electronic or oral communications or derivative evidence. - Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 5717. Investigative disclosure or use of contents of wire, electronic or oral communications or derivative evidence. (a) Law enforcement personnel.--Any investigative or law enforcement officer who, under subsection (a.1) or (b), has obtained knowledge of the contents of any wire, electronic or oral communication, or evidence derived therefrom, may disclose such contents or evidence to another investigative or law enforcement officer to the extent that such disclosure is appropriate to the proper performance of the official duties of the officer making or receiving the disclosure. (a.1) Use of information.--Any investigative or law enforcement officer who, by any means authorized by this subchapter, has obtained knowledge of the contents of any wire, electronic or oral communication or evidence derived therefrom may use such contents or evidence to the extent such use is appropriate to the proper performance of his official duties. (b) Evidence.--Any person who by any means authorized by this chapter, has obtained knowledge of the contents of any wire, electronic or oral communication, or evidence derived therefrom, may disclose such contents or evidence to an investigative or law enforcement officer and may disclose such contents or evidence while giving testimony under oath or affirmation in any criminal proceeding in any court of this Commonwealth or of another state or of the United States or before any state or Federal grand jury or investigating grand jury. (c) Otherwise authorized personnel.--(Deleted by amendment). (Oct. 21, 1988, P.L.1000, No.115, eff. imd.; Feb. 18, 1998, P.L.102, No.19, eff. imd.) Cross References. Section 5717 is referred to in sections 5704, 5714, 5718, 5721.1, 5749 of this title.