§ 8721. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section: “Confidential information.” Any records, files, data or information, withheld as confidential, whether pursuant to statute or otherwise, by any Commonwealth agency from the Attorney General, a […]
§ 8722. Petition for access to confidential information. The Attorney General, a district attorney, the Executive Director of the Crime Commission acting pursuant to a resolution of the Crime Commission or a committee or subcommittee of either House of the General Assembly having subpoena power to investigate criminal activity, may ex parte petition any judge […]
§ 8723. Grounds for access. Any judge of the Commonwealth Court shall enter an order providing access to confidential information if, on the basis of a petition under section 8722 (relating to petition for access to confidential information), he finds that: (1) the petitioner is engaged in an ongoing investigation of criminal activity; and (2) […]
§ 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 […]
§ 8725. Penalties for improper disclosure. (a) Criminal penalties.–Any person who discloses any confidential information obtained under this subchapter other than as provided in section 8724 (relating to disclosure of confidential information) or otherwise authorized by law commits a felony of the third degree. (b) Civil liability.–Any person who discloses any confidential information obtained under […]
