Pennsylvania § 5707 - Seizure and forfeiture of electronic, mechanical or other devices.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5707 — Seizure and forfeiture of electronic, mechanical or other devices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5707. Seizure and forfeiture of electronic, mechanical or other devices.
Any electronic, mechanical or other device possessed, used, sent, distributed, manufactured, or assembled in violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be contraband and may be seized and forfeited to the Commonwealth in accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 5803 (relating to asset forfeiture), 5805 (relating to forfeiture procedure), 5806 (relating to motion for return of property), 5807 (relating to restrictions on use), 5807.1 (relating to prohibition on adoptive seizures) and 5808 (relating to exceptions).
(Oct. 21, 1988, P.L.1000, No.115, eff. imd.; June 29, 2017, P.L.247, No.13, eff. July 1, 2017)
Cross References. Section 5707 is referred to in section 5803 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5707
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5707 cover?
Section 5707 ("Seizure and forfeiture of electronic, mechanical or other devices.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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