Rhode Island § 12-32-5 - Cell Phone Tracking
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§ 12-32-5. Cell Phone Tracking
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-32-5
§ 12-32-5. Reporting requirements.
(a) By January 31 of each calendar year, each law enforcement agency that collected any location information from electronic devices in the previous calendar year shall issue a report identifying the number of warrants issued for location information for an electronic device that were approved and denied in the previous year, including:
(1) The identity of the agency making the application; and
(2) The offense specified in the warrant or application therefor; and
(3) The number of warrants granted, in full or in part, and the number denied; and
(4) The number and duration of any extensions of the warrant.
History of Section.
P.L. 2016, ch. 411, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 412, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 451, § 5.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 12-32-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 12-32-5 cover?
Section 12-32-5 ("Cell Phone Tracking") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island § 12-32-5?
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How does Rhode Island § 12-32-5 apply to my situation?
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