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SB 1307 Search warrants; collection of evidence from computers, computer networks, or other device.
Introduced by: Jennifer T. Wexton | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Search warrants; computers, networks, and other electronic devices. Clarifies that a search warrant that authorizes the lawful seizure of digital evidence from a computer, computer network, or other device containing electronic or digital information includes the search and seizure of the physical components and the electronic or digital information contained in such computer, computer network, or other device. The bill also provides that any search, including the search of any computer, computer network, or other device, may be conducted in any location and not just the location where the evidence was seized. The bill provides that its provisions are declaratory of existing law.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Search warrants; computers, networks, and other electronic devices. Clarifies that a search warrant that authorizes the lawful seizure of digital evidence from a computer, computer network, or other device containing electronic or digital information includes the collection of such evidence from a device at or away from the location where such device or network was seized.