Pennsylvania § 5728 - Injunction against illegal interception.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5728 — Injunction against illegal interception., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5728. Injunction against illegal interception.
Whenever it shall appear that any person is engaged or is about to engage in any act which constitutes or will constitute a felony violation of this subchapter, the Attorney General may initiate a civil action in the Commonwealth Court to enjoin the violation. The court shall proceed as soon as practicable to the hearing and determination of the action and may, at any time before final determination, enter a restraining order or prohibition, or take such other action, as is warranted to prevent a continuing and substantial injury to the Commonwealth or to any person or class of persons for whose protection the action is brought. A proceeding under this section is governed by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, except that, if a criminal complaint has been filed against the respondent, discovery is governed by the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.
(Oct. 21, 1988, P.L.1000, No.115, eff. imd.)
1988 Amendment. Act 115 added section 5728.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5728
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5728 cover?
Section 5728 ("Injunction against illegal interception.") 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.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 5728?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5728 apply to my situation?
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