California · Penal Code

PEN §629.53: The Judicial Council may establish guidelines for judges to follow in granting an order authorizing the interception of any wire or electronic communications.

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The Judicial Council may create guidelines for judges to use when deciding whether to approve requests to intercept wire or electronic communications.

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The Judicial Council may establish guidelines for judges to follow in granting an order authorizing the interception of any wire or electronic communications.

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