North Carolina § 15A-262 - Application for order for pen register or trap and trace device.
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§ 15A-262. Application for order for pen register or trap and trace device.
Application. - A law enforcement officer may make an application for an order or an extension of an order under G.S. 15A-263 authorizing or approving the installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device, in writing under oath or affirmation, to a superior court judge. Contents of Application. - An application under subsection (a) of this section shall include: The identity of the law enforcement officer making the application and the identity of the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation; and A certification by the applicant that the information likely to be obtained is relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by that agency. History (1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1104, s. 1.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-262 cover?
Section 15A-262 ("Application for order for pen register or trap and trace device.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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