AZ HB2248

Amends Arizona law to authorize the attorney general, county attorney, or their designee to intercept wire, electronic, or oral communications without a court order in emergency situations involving immediate danger of death or serious physical injury.

Requires the prosecuting attorney to apply for a court order authorizing the emergency interception within 48 hours after commencing the interception, as soon as practicable.

Mandates that the interception immediately terminate and intercepted communications cannot be used as evidence if a court order is not obtained within 48 hours or if authorization is denied.

Defines "interception of wire, electronic or oral communications" to include location or global positioning system (GPS) coordinates of an electronic communication device.

Adds new definitions section specifying that "designee" means any peace officer designated in writing by the attorney general or county attorney.