California · Penal Code
PEN §629.82: (a) If a peace officer or federal law enforcement officer, while engaged in intercepting wire or electronic communications in the manner authorized by this chapter, intercepts wire or electronic commu
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This statute governs how law enforcement may use wire and electronic communications intercepted during authorized surveillance. It specifies which crimes' evidence may be disclosed or used, and restricts use of evidence for other crimes except in limited circumstances.
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