Minnesota Statutes 626A.36 – Application for Order for Pen Register, Trap and Trace Device, or Mobile Tracking Device
Subdivision 1.Application.
An investigative or law enforcement officer with responsibility for an ongoing criminal investigation may make application for an order or an extension of an order under section 626A.37 authorizing or approving the installation and use of a pen register, trap and trace device, or mobile tracking device under sections 626A.35 to 626A.39, in writing under oath or equivalent affirmation, to a district court.
Subd. 2.Contents of application.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 626A.36
- Investigative or law enforcement officer: means any officer of the United States or of a state or political subdivision thereof, or a University of Minnesota peace officer who is empowered by law to conduct investigations of or to make arrests for offenses enumerated in this chapter, or any attorney authorized by law to prosecute or participate in the prosecution of such offenses. See Minnesota Statutes 626A.01
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 626A.36
- Investigative or law enforcement officer: means any officer of the United States or of a state or political subdivision thereof, or a University of Minnesota peace officer who is empowered by law to conduct investigations of or to make arrests for offenses enumerated in this chapter, or any attorney authorized by law to prosecute or participate in the prosecution of such offenses. See Minnesota Statutes 626A.01
An application under subdivision 1 must include:
(1) the identity of the law enforcement or investigative officer making the application, the identity of any other officer or employee authorizing or directing the application, and the identity of the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation; and
(2) a statement of the facts and circumstances relied upon by the applicant to justify the applicant’s belief that an order should be issued.