MS SB2551

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

Requires written applications for interception orders to be submitted to a judge of competent jurisdiction, including detailed facts, descriptions of communications sought, identities of subjects, and explanation of why normal investigative procedures have failed or are unlikely to succeed.

Limits initial interception orders to a maximum of 30 days, with extensions available for additional 30-day periods upon court approval; all intercepted communications must be recorded and sealed under court supervision.

Requires the Attorney General to provide annual reports to the legislature detailing the number of interceptions, persons affected, arrests made, trials resulting, and convictions obtained.

Protects intercepted communications as confidential with limited access; requires parties receive court order copies at least 10 days before trial; allows aggrieved persons to file motions to suppress intercepted evidence if obtained unlawfully or not in conformity with the order.