Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

Pa. R.A.P. 3553 (2026)

Verbal Authorization—Required Written Application.

✓ current as of May 2026

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Rule 3553. Verbal Authorization—Required Written Application.

A. The written application and affidavit required by Rule 3552 shall include, in addition to the normal requirements, a recitation of the date, time, place, and circumstances of the verbal authorization.

B. If the Issuing Judge, after granting verbal authorization, denies a subsequent written application, the Applicant shall, in writing, request that the Issuing Judge cause an inventory to be served as provided in 18 Pa.C.S. § 5716. Similarly, if a subsequent written application is not made or, if made, is denied, the Applicant shall, in writing, request the Issuing Judge to seal and retain any recordings of communications intercepted pursuant to verbal authorization.

Source

The provisions of this Rule 3553 adopted November 24, 2020, effective immediately, 50 Pa.B. 6994.