Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Prohibition.--A person may not do any of the following:
(1) Intentionally insert or permit to be inserted a material entry in any registration record, the SURE system street list, affidavit, petition, subpoena, certificate, report or other record authorized or required by this part to be made or prepared for a purpose set forth in this part, which entry is not in accordance with this part.
(2) Intentionally materially alter or intentionally destroy an entry which has been made in a registration record, the SURE system, a street list, an affidavit, a petition, a subpoena, a certificate, a report or another record authorized or required by this part to be made or prepared for a purpose set forth in this part unless the alteration or destruction is not in accordance with this part.
(3) Remove a record from lawful custody with the intent to prevent the record from being used, inspected or copied.
(4) Access the SURE system, its component parts or any other official documents or records without lawful authorization or with the intent to publicize or otherwise unlawfully misuse the equipment or information contained therein.
(b) Penalty.--A person who violates subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $6,000 or to imprisonment for not more than three years, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 25 Pa.C.S.A. Elections § 1707. Official documents and electronic records - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-25-pacsa-elections/pa-csa-sect-25-1707/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)