The bill amends section 13-3015 of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding emergency eavesdropping and communications interception. The key changes include a shift in language from "determines" to "determine" in the context of the attorney general or county attorney assessing an emergency situation. Additionally, the bill clarifies that if the prosecuting attorney fails to obtain authorization for the interception within 48 hours, the interception must terminate, and any communications intercepted without judicial authorization cannot be used as evidence in criminal or civil proceedings against any person. However, it introduces a provision allowing the use of such intercepted communications as evidence against those who conducted or authorized the interceptions if they were not made in good faith reliance on the section.

Overall, the bill aims to streamline the language and clarify the conditions under which emergency interceptions can occur, while also addressing the consequences of failing to obtain proper authorization.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3015