Pennsylvania § 8724 - Disclosure of confidential information.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8724 — Disclosure of confidential information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8724. Disclosure of confidential information.
(a) General rule.--Disclosure of confidential information shall be limited as follows:
(1) disclosure by the Commonwealth agency holding such information shall be limited to persons personally and directly engaged in the ongoing investigation by the petitioner under section 8723 (relating to grounds for access); and
(2) disclosure by the petitioner:
(i) in the case of the Attorney General or a district attorney, shall be limited to judicial or administrative proceedings;
(ii) in the case of the Crime Commission, shall be limited to official reports; and
(iii) in the case of a committee or subcommittee of either House of the General Assembly, shall be limited to regular meetings of the committee or subcommittee or debate on the floor.
(b) Contents of order.--Commonwealth Court orders entered under section 8723 shall specifically limit the disclosure of confidential information as provided in subsection (a).
Cross References. Section 8724 is referred to in section 8725 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8724
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8724 cover?
Section 8724 ("Disclosure of confidential information.") 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 § 8724?
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