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CA AB2055

Bill

Status

Passed

9/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Felipe Fuentes

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes search warrants for tracking devices when information from the device would constitute evidence of a felony, Fish and Game Code misdemeanor, or Public Resources Code misdemeanor, or help locate a person who committed such offenses.

  • Requires tracking device warrants to identify the person or property to be tracked and specify a reasonable duration not exceeding 30 days, with possible extensions of up to 30 days each.

  • Mandates warrant execution within 10 days of issuance and requires officers to install devices during daytime hours (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) unless the magistrate authorizes otherwise for good cause.

  • Requires officers to file a return within 10 days after tracking device use ends and serve a copy of the warrant on the tracked person or property owner within 10 days, though service may be delayed for good cause upon government agency request.

  • Provides that the law does not create a cause of action against corporations for providing location information and limits tracking device installation to within California.

Legislative Description

Search warrants: tracking devices.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 818, Statutes of 2012.

9/30/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety5/17/2012
Rules5/3/2012
Public Safety3/29/2012

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