The proposed bill would amend section 13-3015 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically updating the language regarding emergency interceptions of communications. The bill would replace the phrase "determines" with "determine" to ensure consistency in verb tense. Additionally, it clarifies that if the prosecuting attorney fails to obtain authorization for the interception within forty-eight 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.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision that allows for the use of intercepted communications as evidence against individuals who conducted or authorized the interceptions if those interceptions were not made in good faith reliance on the statute. This change aims to hold accountable those who misuse the emergency interception authority while maintaining protections for individuals whose communications are intercepted without proper authorization.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3015