New Jersey A578 expands wiretap authorizations for investigations of luring or enticing a child, identity theft, stalking, and cyber-harassment.

New Jersey A578 amends the state's wiretap statutes to authorize wiretap orders for investigations of luring or enticing a child, identity theft, stalking, and cyber-harassment. This bill modifies existing law to include these crimes under circumstances where such interceptions may provide evidence aiding in the apprehension of perpetrators. The bill specifies that the Attorney General, county prosecutor, or a designated official can authorize these wiretaps. The changes are set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

New Jersey A578 expands wiretap authorizations for investigations of luring or enticing a child, identity theft, stalking, and cyber-harassment.

New Jersey A578 amends the state's wiretap statutes to authorize wiretap orders for investigations of luring or enticing a child, identity theft, stalking, and cyber-harassment. This bill modifies existing law to include these crimes under circumstances where such interceptions may provide evidence aiding in the apprehension of perpetrators. The bill specifies that the Attorney General, county prosecutor, or a designated official can authorize these wiretaps. The changes are set to take effect immediately upon enactment.