§ 17-30-85 — Information to be specified in order.

Each order authorizing or approving the interception of any wire, oral, or electronic communication must specify: (1) the identity of the person, if known, whose communications are to be intercepted; (2) the nature and location of the communications facilities as to which, or the place where, authority to intercept is granted; (3) a particular description of the type of communication sought to be intercepted and a statement of the particular offense to which it relates; (4) the identity of the agency authorized to intercept the communications and of the person authorizing the application; and (5) the period of time during which the interception is authorized, including a statement as to whether or not the interception automatically terminates when the described communication has been first obtained. An order authorizing the interception of a wire, oral, or electronic communication, upon the request of the applicant, must direct that a provider of wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian, or other person must furnish the applicant at once all information, facilities, and technical assistance necessary to accomplish the interception unobtrusively and with a minimum of interference with the services that the service provider, landlord, custodian, or person is according the person whose communications are to be intercepted. The obligation of a provider of wire, oral, or electronic communication service under such an order may include, but is not limited to, conducting an in-progress trace during an interception, or providing other assistance to support the investigation as may be specified in the order.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 339, SECTION 14, eff July 2, 2002.