Section 65.73. Progress Reports

Section 5712(c) of the Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 5712(c), requires that the Attorney General or District Attorney or designee supervise the interception. Pursuant to § 5712(d) of the Act, this Supervising Attorney may be required under the terms of the order to submit periodic progress reports to the Court during the course of the interception. These reports should explain to the Court the progress being made toward achieving the objectives of the interception and should explain why continued interception is necessary. Progress reports shall be sealed and filed in the same manner as applications.

Comment

The judge may establish the time period for these reports within his or her order. A period of seven (7) days has proven to be practical.

The provisions of this § 65.73 adopted June 10, 2015, effective June 10, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 5906.