(a) An investigative or law enforcement officer may make application for an order or an extension of an order under § 10-4B-04 of this subtitle authorizing or approving the installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device, in writing, under oath or equivalent affirmation, to a court of competent jurisdiction of this State.
(b) An application under subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1) The identity of the State law enforcement or investigative officer making the application and the identity of the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation; and
(2) A statement under oath by the applicant that the information likely to be obtained is relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by that agency.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Subtitle 4B - Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices
Section 10-4B-01 - Definitions
Section 10-4B-02 - Installation and Use Generally
Section 10-4B-03 - Application for Order to Install and Use
Section 10-4B-04 - Order Authorizing Installation and Use
Section 10-4B-05 - Assistance to Investigative or Law Enforcement Officer or Agency