210 Pa. Code r. 3531

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 42, October 19, 2024
Rule 3531 - Definitions

For purposes of Rules 3532-3561, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth below:

Applicant-The Attorney General of Pennsylvania (or a deputy attorney general designated in writing) or a District Attorney (or an assistant district attorney designated in writing) of the county wherein the interception is to be made, who files an application pursuant to the Wiretap Act.

Assigned Judge-A judge of the Superior Court to whom the Supervising Judge assigns to consider an application filed under the Wiretap Act.

Issuing Judge-The judge of the Superior Court who signs a wiretap order.

Supervising Judge-A judge of the Superior Court, designated by the President Judge of the Superior Court, who administers wiretap applications.

Wiretap Act-The Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 5701et seq.

210 Pa. Code r. 3531

The provisions of this Rule 3531 adopted November 24, 2020, effective immediately, 50 Pa.B. 6994.