(a) A judge of competent jurisdiction under Article 18A.051 or under Article 18A.202(b) may issue a written interception order under this subchapter during the 48-hour period prescribed by Article 18A.202(c)(2).
(b) A written interception order under this subchapter expires on the earlier of:
(1) the 30th day after the date of execution of the order; or
(2) the conclusion of the emergency that initially justified the interception.

Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 18A.204

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) If an interception order is denied or is not issued within the 48-hour period, the officer shall terminate use of and remove the interception device promptly on the earlier of:
(1) the denial;
(2) the end of the emergency that initially justified the interception; or
(3) the expiration of 48 hours.

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