Under existing law, the Attorney General may submit an application to a circuit court judge to intercept any wire or electronic communication if there is probable cause to believe an individual is committing, has committed, or is about to commit certain felony drug offenses. The request to intercept a wire or electronic communication is initiated by an investigative officer of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency or the Attorney General's office. This bill would allow an interpreter to monitor a wire or electronic communication in certain circumstances. In 2022, the Legislature enacted the Agent Billy Clardy III Act which created a state wiretapping program. As part of that law, the entire act is set to repeal on February 1, 2026. This act would remove the repealer language, thereby keeping the act in effect indefinitely.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 20-2B-1, 20-2B-12