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22 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3710 (2026)

 Search warrants.

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§ 3710.  Search warrants.

Notwithstanding contrary provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B (relating to cruelty to animals) and in addition to the requirements of existing law, all search warrant applications filed in connection with alleged violations of cruelty to animals laws must have the approval of the district attorney in the county of the alleged offense prior to filing.

(June 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10, eff. 60 days)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2011–2025 · leading case: Kauffman v. Pennsylvania Soc'y for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 766 F. Supp. 2d 555 (E.D. Pa. 2011).
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Kauffman v. Pennsylvania Soc'y for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 766 F. Supp. 2d 555 (E.D. Pa. 2011). “Under 22 Pa. Cons.Stat. § 3710, “all search warrant applications filed in connection with alleged violations of cruelty to animals laws must have the approval of the district attorney in the county of the alleged offense prior to filing,” and Mutch in fact got the approval of an…”
Bamont v. Pennsylvania Soc'y for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 163 F. Supp. 3d 138 (E.D. Pa. 2016). “In Counts IX and X, Bamont alleges Defendants engaged in negligence per se by violating 22 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3710 (district attorney signature) and 18 Pa.”
Harr v. Washington Area Humane Soc'y (W.D. Pa. 2024). “¶¶ 24 , 69 (citing 22 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3710 )). However, as previously discussed, during her underlying criminal proceedings, Harr, who was fully represented by competent counsel, filed her Omnibus Pre-Trial Motion that sought, in part, suppression of all evidence obtained as a…”
Harr v. Buczak (W.D. Pa. 2024). “(citing 22 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3710 )). Harr seeks damages (including punitive damages), costs, and attorney fees, as well as declaratory and injunctive relief.”
Harr v. Washington Area Humane Soc'y (W.D. Pa. 2025). “¶¶ 25 , 83 (citing 22 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3710 )). As discussed above, during her underlying criminal proceedings, Harr, who was fully represented by competent counsel, filed an Omnibus Pre-Trial Motion that sought, in part, suppression of all evidence obtained as a result of the…”
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