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§ 10-4B-03. Orders authorizing or approving use of device

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 10. Evidence (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4b. Pen Registers and Trap and TRACE Devices (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 10-4B-03
§ 10-4B-03. Orders authorizing or approving use of device
Application or extension of order by investigative or law enforcement officers
(a) An investigative or law enforcement officer may make application for an order or an extension of an order under § 10-4B-04 of this subtitle authorizing or approving the installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device, in writing, under oath or equivalent affirmation, to a court of competent jurisdiction of this State.
Contents of application
(b) An application under subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1) The identity of the State law enforcement or investigative officer making the application and the identity of the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation; and
(2) A statement under oath by the applicant that the information likely to be obtained is relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by that agency.

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Added by Acts 1988, c. 607, § 1, eff. July 1, 1988.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 10-4B-03, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 10-4B-03
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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