MS HB688

Authorizes the Mississippi Attorney General to apply for court orders to intercept wire, oral, or other communications, expanding authority beyond the Bureau of Narcotics

Expands criminal offenses eligible for wiretap authorization to include murder, kidnapping, gambling, robbery, bribery, extortion, child abuse, and cybercrime (in addition to existing Uniform Controlled Substances Law felonies)

Requires law enforcement officers involved in interceptions to complete approved training on legal and technical aspects of wiretapping

Allows interception of cellular or mobile communications to continue when the device is transported outside Mississippi, provided there is sufficient probable cause linking to prosecutable criminal activity in the state

Mandates the Attorney General to submit annual reports to the Administrative Office of United States Courts and Mississippi Administrative Office of Courts detailing interception activities, costs, arrests, and convictions