Recording Laws In Pennsylvania

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In Pennsylvania, you need the consent of all parties to record audio under the Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act. Video recording is generally legal provided theres no expectation of privacy. The admissibility of such recordings in court often depends on the specifics of the case. For more details, consult a local attorney.

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I have some questions relating audio and camera recordings, specifically if they’d be useable in court
Hi ****, to help you better could you please share your location? Laws on audio and video recordings being admissible in court can vary greatly depending on the jurisdiction.
I’m in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania,
- You need the consent of all parties to record audio (Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act).
- Video recording is generally legal provided there's no expectation of privacy.
- However, the admissibility of such recordings in court often depends on the specifics of the case.
For more details, consult a local attorney.