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NC H804
Bill
Status
4/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Hurley
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Defines call location data as GPS, triangulation, and per-call measurement information indicating a telecommunications device's location, excluding communication contents.
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Establishes that warrants are valid statewide for 48 hours and remain sealed for 30 days unless extended by court order.
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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