MS HB1221

Authorizes the Division of Cyber Crime within the Office of the Attorney General to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications to investigate child exploitation cases under Sections 97-5-31 through 97-5-37.

Requires written applications for interception orders to be made under oath to a judge of competent jurisdiction, including detailed facts about the offense, facilities, communications sought, and why normal investigative procedures have failed or are too dangerous.

Limits initial interception orders to 30 days maximum, with extensions available only upon additional judicial findings; orders must specify the target communications, facilities, and persons involved.

Requires all intercepted communications to be recorded on tape or comparable device, sealed by the issuing judge, kept confidential for 5 years minimum, and made available to defendants at least 10 days before trial.

Allows suppression of intercepted communications if unlawfully obtained or not conforming to the court order; requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to the legislature detailing interceptions, arrests, trials, and convictions resulting from wiretap investigations.