California · Penal Code
PEN §638.53: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, upon an oral application by a peace officer, a magistrate may grant oral approval for the installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace d
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A magistrate may grant oral approval for a peace officer to install and use a pen register or trap and trace device, subject to exceptions in this chapter.
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