AB 1924 Summary

• Requires law enforcement to notify individuals within 30 days after a pen register or trap and trace device order expires that their information was compelled or requested, with court authority to delay notification for up to 90 days if notification could harm an investigation.

• Mandates law enforcement agencies compensate service providers, landlords, and custodians for reasonable expenses incurred in providing facilities and technical assistance for pen registers and trap and trace devices.

• Authorizes government entities to compel electronic communication and device information pursuant to pen register and trap and trace device orders, in addition to existing warrant and wiretap authorities.

• Allows individuals, service providers, and the Attorney General to seek court orders to suppress information obtained in violation of these provisions or the Fourth Amendment, and to void, modify, or destroy improperly obtained information.

• Changes the sealing requirement for pen register and trap and trace orders to remain sealed until the order expires, rather than being subject to discretionary unsealing by a magistrate or judge.