(a) No individual or other agency, other than the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, may own or possess an electronic, mechanical, or other device.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 20-2B-2

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(b) Only investigative officers may install, operate, or monitor an electronic, mechanical, or other device.
(c) Any law enforcement officer of this state may assist in the operation and monitoring of an interception of a wire or electronic communication as long as an investigative officer is present at all times.
(d) The agency shall perform audits on the electronic, mechanical, or other devices.
(e) The secretary may approve the use of an electronic, mechanical, or other device that is being used by a federal agency, as long as the approval is made in writing and attached to the original affidavit.
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