The proposed bill amends section 13-3015 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the conditions under which emergency interceptions of communications can occur. Under the current law, the attorney general or county attorney can authorize such interceptions if they determine an emergency situation exists that poses immediate danger of death or serious physical injury. The bill modifies the language to clarify that the attorney general or county attorney "determine" rather than "determines" the existence of an emergency, ensuring consistency in verb tense.

Additionally, the bill introduces a significant change regarding the use of intercepted communications. While current law stipulates that any communications intercepted without judicial authorization cannot be used as evidence in criminal or civil proceedings, the new language allows for exceptions. Specifically, it states that such communications may be admissible against individuals who conducted or authorized the interceptions if those actions were not made in good faith reliance on the statute. This change aims to hold individuals accountable for unauthorized interceptions while maintaining protections for the rights of others.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3015