Section 65.71. Content of Verbal Application

The verbal application should include as many of the elements of a written application and affidavit, supra, as can be provided under the emergency conditions. In any event, the verbal application must include sufficient facts for the Court to find the following:

A. An emergency situation exists with respect to the investigation of an offense designated in § 5708 of the Act.

B. The investigation involves conspiratorial activities characteristic of organized crime; or

C. A substantial danger to life or limb exists.

D. As a result of (A) and (B) or (C), authorization for immediate interception of wire, electronic or oral communications is needed before a written application could, with due diligence, be submitted and acted upon by the Court.

The provisions of this § 65.71 adopted June 10, 2015, effective June 10, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 5906.