Establishes procedures for law enforcement to obtain reverse-location information through warrants.
The bill sets forth procedures and requirements for law enforcement or governmental entities to conduct reverse-location information searches. It mandates that law enforcement agencies must obtain a search warrant to acquire reverse-location information based on cell site records, particularly when the investigation involves a violent felony and an imminent threat to public safety. The warrant application must include a map or visual depiction of the geofence, a written description of the crime scene and related areas, and the location of cell sites.
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