(a) Criminal penalties.-- Any person who discloses any confidential information obtained under this subchapter other than as provided in section 8724 (relating to disclosure of confidential information) or otherwise authorized by law commits a felony of the third degree. (b) Civil liability.-- Any person who discloses any confidential information obtained under this subchapter other than as provided in section 8724 or otherwise authorized by law shall be liable to any person damaged thereby in an action for invasion of privacy for the following: (1) Treble the actual damages proved. (2) Reasonable attorney fees. (c) Good faith reliance on a court order.-- Good faith reliance on a court order entered under this subchapter shall be a complete defense to any criminal liability under subsection (a) or civil liability under subsection (b). CHAPTER 89 COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS Subchapter A. General Provisions B. Interstate Hot Pursuit C. Indictment and Information D. Municipal Police Jurisdiction SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 8901. Intrastate hot pursuit (Repealed). 8902. Arrest without warrant.
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