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intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
DIGEST
SB 53 Original 2025 Regular Session Bass
Present law provides definitions relative to the interception of communications by law enforcement
agencies.
Proposed law adds and defines the term "monitoring post" otherwise retains present law.
Present law provides that an applicant for an interception of communications warrant must provide,
as part of his application, an affidavit attesting that reasonable grounds exist to justify a belief that
an offense has been, is being, or is about to be committed. Present law also provides that if the
application relies upon the statements of an informant, the warrant application must set forth the
factual basis for the affiant's belief that the informant is credible and that it was obtained in a reliable
manner. Present law provides that an informant who provides information used as the basis for an
application must be presented to and sworn before the judge, who may then question the informant
to determine if the statements made in the application are true.
Proposed law provides that the judge has the discretion to order the informant to appear and be
sworn. Proposed law further provides that if the informant is sworn, the application must so state.
Proposed law otherwise retains present law.
Present law provides that each order authorizing the interception of any wire, electronic, or oral
communication must specify:
(1)The identity of the person, if known, whose communications are to be intercepted.
(2)The nature and location of the communications facilities where authority to intercept is
granted.
(3)A particular description of the type of communication sought to be intercepted and a
statement of the offense to which it relates.
(4)The identity of the agency authorized to intercept the communications, the person applying
for the application, and the person authorizing the application.
(5)The period of time during which such interception is authorized.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that the order must include the specific location of the monitoring post.
Effective August 1, 2025.
(Amends R.S. 15:1310(B)(1); adds R.S. 15:1302(21) and 1310(D)(1)(f))