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2018 SESSION
HB 145 Search warrant for a tracking device; delivery of affidavit.
Introduced by: Jennifer Carroll Foy | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Search warrant for a tracking device; delivery of affidavit. Provides that an affidavit for a search warrant authorizing use of a tracking device may be delivered by a judicial officer's designee or agent. Current law requires the affidavit to be delivered by the judicial officer. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Judicial Council of Virginia. This bill is identical to SB 475.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Search warrant for a tracking device; delivery of affidavit. Provides that an affidavit for a search warrant authorizing use of a tracking device may be delivered in the same manner as other affidavits for search warrants. Current law requires the affidavit to be delivered by the judicial officer in person; mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested; or delivered by electronically transmitted facsimile process or by use of filing and security procedures as defined in the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act for transmitting signed documents. This bill is a recommendation of the Judicial Council of Virginia.