Bill
SD 2685
Overview: Bill Number: SD 2685, Title: Bristol District Attorney 2024 Wiretap Report, Status: Placed on file, Introduced: February 20, 2025, Classification: proposed billPurpose an
Overview: Bill Number: SD 2685, Title: Bristol District Attorney 2024 Wiretap Report, Status: Placed on file, Introduced: February 20, 2025, Classification: proposed bill
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to require the Bristol District Attorney's Office to submit an annual report on the use of wiretaps and other electronic surveillance techniques within their jurisdiction. The report aims to provide transparency and accountability regarding the use of these investigative tools.
Key Provisions:
- Mandate the Bristol District Attorney's Office to submit an annual report on the use of wiretaps and electronic surveillance
- Require the report to include information on the number of applications for wiretaps, the number of orders granted, and the number of individuals affected
- Mandate the report to include details on the types of crimes investigated and the outcomes of the investigations
- Require the report to be submitted to the legislature and made publicly available
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Bristol District Attorney's Office, which will be responsible for compiling and submitting the annual report
- Individuals who may have been subject to wiretaps or electronic surveillance
- The general public, who will have access to information about the use of these investigative techniques
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been placed on file, indicating it has not yet been actively considered by the legislature
- If passed, the Bristol District Attorney's Office would be required to submit the first annual report by January 1, 2025, covering the previous calendar year
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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