then any investigative or law enforcement officer specifically designated by the prosecuting official making such determination may utilize any device as defined in Code Section 16-11-60 to intercept the wire, oral, or electronic communications or to observe, monitor, or record the activities of the person or persons involved in said emergency situation, provided that an application for an investigation warrant is made pursuant to Code Section 16-11-64 within 48 hours after said interception or surveillance commences.
History. Code 1981, § 16-11-64.3 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 491, § 3; Ga. L. 2001, p. 4, § 16.
Cross references.
Security from unwarrantable search and seizure, U.S. Const., amend. 4.
Security from unreasonable search and seizure, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XIII and § 1-2-6 .
Searches and seizures generally, T. 17, C. 5.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 11 - Offenses Against Public Order and Safety
Article 3 - Invasions of Privacy
Part 1 - Wiretapping, Eavesdropping, Surveillance, and Related Offenses
§ 16-11-63. Possession, Sale, or Distribution of Eavesdropping Devices
§ 16-11-64. Interception of Wire or Oral Transmissions by Law Enforcement Officers
§ 16-11-64.3. Emergency Situation; Application for an Investigation Warrant
§ 16-11-67. Admissibility of Evidence Obtained in Violation of Part
§ 16-11-68. Admissibility of Privileged Communications