Virginia SB570 amends search warrant procedures, particularly for unattended deaths and electronic data.
Virginia SB570 revises the criteria and procedures for issuing and executing search warrants, with a focus on unattended deaths and electronic data. The bill mandates that search warrants for unattended deaths must specify the decedent's location and the need for evidence of the cause or manner of death. It also addresses the search and seizure of electronic or digital information, ensuring warrants include both physical devices and digital data.
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