This bill proposes updates to Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3015 regarding emergency eavesdropping and communications. The current law allows the attorney general or designated county attorneys to authorize emergency interceptions of communications when there is an immediate danger of death or serious injury. The bill modifies the language to clarify that these officials "determine" rather than "determines" the existence of an emergency situation, ensuring grammatical consistency.

Additionally, the bill introduces a significant change by allowing intercepted communications to be used as evidence against individuals who conducted or authorized the interceptions if those actions were not made in good faith reliance on the statute. This contrasts with the current law, which prohibits the use of such communications in any criminal or civil proceedings if authorization is not obtained within forty-eight hours or if it is denied. The bill thus aims to enhance accountability for unauthorized interceptions while maintaining the original intent of protecting individuals' rights during emergencies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3015