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NC H804

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Hurley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes law enforcement to obtain call location data from wireless service providers via a "call location warrant" when a person is in imminent risk of death or serious physical harm.

  • Permits warrant applications to be made in writing to judges or magistrates, or verbally to superior court judges in emergency situations, with written follow-up filing required within 48 hours.

  • Defines call location data as GPS, triangulation, and per-call measurement information indicating a telecommunications device's location, excluding communication contents.

  • Establishes that warrants are valid statewide for 48 hours and remain sealed for 30 days unless extended by court order.

  • Provides immunity from liability for wireless service providers and their employees who provide location information pursuant to a valid warrant.

Legislative Description

Kelsey Smith Act

Last Action

Conf Com Appointed

6/29/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate8/3/2015
Judiciary I7/20/2015
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/30/2015
Judiciary II4/16/2015
Judiciary IV4/15/2015

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