Federal SB1574 amends the Stored Communications Act to recognize Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction.

Federal SB1574, the Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act, amends the Stored Communications Act to include Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction. This change allows Tribal courts to issue warrants for the disclosure of electronic communications stored for 180 days or less. The bill also modifies definitions and procedures to ensure Tribal courts can operate with the same authority as Federal and State courts in accessing electronic evidence.

Federal SB1574 amends the Stored Communications Act to recognize Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction.

Federal SB1574, the Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act, amends the Stored Communications Act to include Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction. This change allows Tribal courts to issue warrants for the disclosure of electronic communications stored for 180 days or less. The bill also modifies definitions and procedures to ensure Tribal courts can operate with the same authority as Federal and State courts in accessing electronic evidence.