If a law enforcement agency obtains household electronic data under paragraphs (1) through (3) of Section 15 and does not file criminal charges, the agency shall destroy all information obtained within 60 days after obtaining the data, except that a supervisor at that agency may retain particular information if:
         (1) there is reasonable suspicion that the
    
information contains evidence of criminal activity; or
        (2) the information is relevant to an ongoing
    
investigation.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 855/20

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
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