Pennsylvania

Evidence review for Pennsylvania attorneys

Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and across the state have deployed body-worn cameras. Defense attorneys handle significant video evidence volumes in criminal cases.

Body-cam law
Act 22 (2017)
Retention requirement
Minimum 60 days
Discovery rules
Pa.R.Crim.P. 573

Body-Cam Laws in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania enacted Act 22 (2017) establishing a comprehensive framework for body-cam use by law enforcement. The law addresses recording requirements, footage retention (minimum 60 days), access provisions, and penalties for tampering. Philadelphia PD, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, and Pennsylvania State Police have body-cam programs.

Discovery Rules & Video Evidence

Pennsylvania criminal discovery is governed by Pa.R.Crim.P. 573. Pennsylvania provides for broad discovery, and prosecutors must disclose all evidence in their possession, including body-cam footage and other recordings. Pennsylvania courts have ordered production of body-cam footage in criminal cases.

How Saul Helps Pennsylvania Attorneys

Saul processes body-cam footage, deposition video, and other evidence recordings in minutes — producing speaker-labeled transcripts and AI-detected key legal moments. For Pennsylvania attorneys dealing with growing video evidence volumes, this means:

  • Review hours of footage in minutes instead of days
  • Search entire transcripts for specific words, phrases, or testimony
  • AI-detected key moments: ID requests, escalations, use of force, arrests
  • Speaker diarization identifies who said what throughout the recording
  • All evidence processed on U.S. infrastructure with AES-256 encryption

Saul is a technology platform used by members of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and other legal professionals across Pennsylvania. Saul is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

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