Maine § 648. - Search warrant needed for acquisition of location information
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 648. — Search warrant needed for acquisition of location information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 648.. Search warrant needed for acquisition of location information
Except as provided in this subchapter, a government entity may not obtain location information without a valid warrant issued by a duly authorized justice, judge or justice of the peace using procedures established pursuant to Title 15, section 55 or 56. [PL 2017, c. 144, §5 (AMD).]
A justice, judge or justice of the peace may issue a search warrant for the location information of an electronic device pursuant to this section for a period of time necessary to achieve the objective of the authorization, but in any case the warrant is not valid for more than 14 days after the issuance. A justice, judge or justice of the peace may grant an extension of a warrant upon a finding of continuing probable cause and a finding that the extension is necessary to achieve the objective of the authorization. An extension may not exceed 30 days. [PL 2017, c. 144, §5 (AMD).]
This subchapter does not apply to tracking devices, as defined in section 638, placed by law enforcement officers. [PL 2019, c. 489, §13 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 648.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 648. cover?
Section 648. ("Search warrant needed for acquisition of location information") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 648.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 648." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 648. apply to my situation?
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