An application for an order of authorization to remove or disable items residing on or accessible through an Internet service provider's service shall be made to the court of common pleas having jurisdiction in writing upon the personal oath or affirmation of the Attorney General or a district attorney of the county wherein the items have been discovered and, if available, shall contain all of the following information:
(1) A statement of the authority of the applicant to make the application.
(2) A statement of the identity of the investigative or law enforcement officer that has, in the official scope of that officer's duties, discovered the child pornography items.
(3) A statement by the investigative or law enforcement officer who has knowledge of relevant information justifying the application.
(4) The Uniform Resource Locator providing access to the items.
(5) The identity of the Internet service provider used by the law enforcement officer.
(6) A showing that there is probable cause to believe that the items constitute a violation of section 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children).
(7) A proposed order of authorization for consideration by the judge.
(8) Contact information for the Office of Attorney General, including the name, address and telephone number of any deputy or agent authorized by the Attorney General to submit notification.
(9) Additional testimony or documentary evidence in support of the application as the judge may require.
Cross References. Section 7626 is referred to in section 7628 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses
Section 7604 - Concurrent jurisdiction
Section 7611 - Unlawful use of computer and other computer crimes
Section 7612 - Disruption of service
Section 7614 - Unlawful duplication
Section 7615 - Computer trespass
Section 7616 - Distribution of computer virus
Section 7622 - Duty of Internet service provider
Section 7623 - Protection of privacy
Section 7625 - Jurisdiction for prosecution
Section 7626 - Application for order to remove or disable items
Section 7627 - Order to remove or disable certain items from Internet service provider's service
Section 7628 - Notification procedure
Section 7629 - Designated agent
Section 7630 - Report to General Assembly
Section 7641 - Computer-assisted remote harvesting of animals