Ohio § 2933.77
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2933.77, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2933.77.
(A) If an order issued under section 2933.76 of the Revised Code authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device
directs a provider of wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian,
or other person to furnish information, facilities, and technical assistance to accomplish
the installation and operation of the pen register or trap and trace device, that
provider, landlord, custodian, or other person, in accordance with the order, shall
furnish the law enforcement officer or investigative officer with all information,
facilities, and technical assistance necessary to accomplish the installation and
operation of the pen register or trap and trace device unobtrusively and with a minimum
of interference with the service accorded by the provider, landlord, custodian, or
other person to the person with respect to whom the installation and operation are
to take place. If an order issued under that section requires a provider of wire or electronic
communication service to install and operate a trap and trace device, the provider,
in accordance with the order, shall install and operate the device. (B) The investigative or law enforcement agency conducting the criminal investigation
to which the order issued under section 2933.76 of the Revised Code for the installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device relates
shall provide reasonable compensation to a provider of wire or electronic communication
service, landlord, custodian, or other person who furnishes facilities or technical
assistance in accordance with the order for any reasonable expenses the provider,
landlord, custodian, or other person incurs in furnishing the facilities or technical
assistance. (C) A provider of wire or electronic communication service, an officer, employee, or
agent of that provider, or a landlord, custodian, or other specified person is immune
from civil or criminal liability in any action that arises from the provision of information,
facilities, or technical assistance in accordance with the terms of an order of a
court issued under section 2933.76 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2933.77
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2933.77 cover?
Section 2933.77 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 2933.77?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2933.77" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2933.77 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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