NCJ Number
41455
Date Published
1977
Length
621 pages
Annotation
THIS IS AN OVERVIEW OF THE LEGAL HISTORY, IMPLICATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS INVOLVED IN ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE.
Abstract
THE USE AND PRECEDENCE OF WIRETAP EVIDENCE IN STATE PROCEEDINGS IS EXPLAINED, AS WELL AS THE METHODS AND OBJECTIVES OF ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE. ONE SECTION DESCRIBES THE LAW PRIOR TO 1968 PERTAINING TO WIRETAP LEGISLATION. THE RAMIFICATIONS OF ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE WITHOUT A COURT ORDER ARE PRESENTED. THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL REMEDIES TO ILLEGAL ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE ARE ALSO GIVEN....BDS