North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 15A, Criminal Procedure
N.C.G.S. (Crim. Proc.) § 15A-262: Application for order for pen register or trap and trace device
What this law says, in plain English
Law enforcement officers may apply to a superior court judge for an order to install and use pen registers or trap and trace devices in criminal investigations, providing their identity and certifying relevance to the investigation.
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