Subdivision 1. Pen registers or mobile tracking devices. Upon the request of an officer of a law enforcement agency authorized to install and use a pen register or mobile tracking device under sections 626A.35 to 626A.39, a provider of wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian, or other person shall furnish the investigative or law enforcement officer immediately with all information, facilities, and technical assistance necessary to accomplish the installation of the pen register or mobile tracking device unobtrusively and with a minimum of interference with the services that the person so ordered by the court accords the party with respect to whom the installation and use is to take place, if the assistance is directed by a court order as provided in section 626A.37, subdivision 2, paragraph (b).
Subd. 2. Trap and trace device. Upon the request of an officer of a law enforcement agency authorized to receive the results of a trap and trace device under sections 626A.35 to 626A.39, a provider of a wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian, or other person shall install the device immediately on the appropriate line and shall furnish the investigative or law enforcement officer all additional information, facilities, and technical assistance including installation and operation of the device unobtrusively and with a minimum of interference with the services that the person so ordered by the court accords the party with respect to whom the installation and use is to take place, if the installation and assistance is directed by a court order as provided in section 626A.37, subdivision 2, paragraph (b). Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the results of the trap and trace device shall be furnished to the officer of a law enforcement agency, designated by the court, at reasonable intervals during regular business hours for the duration of the order.
Subd. 3. Compensation. A provider of a wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian, or other person who furnishes facilities or technical assistance under this section must be reasonably compensated for reasonable expenses incurred in providing facilities and assistance.
Subd. 4. No cause of action against provider disclosing certain information. No cause of action lies in any court against a provider of a wire or electronic communication service, its officers, employees, agents, or other specified persons for providing information, facilities, or assistance in accordance with the terms of a court order under sections 626A.35 to 626A.39.
Subd. 5. [Repealed, 1989 c 336 art 1 s 17]
1988 c 577 s 59,62; 1989 c 336 art 1 s 11; art 2 s 8
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 625 - 634 — Criminal Procedure; Peace Officers; Privacy Of Communications
Chapter 626A — Wire, Electronic, Or Oral Communications; Interception
Section 626A.01 — Definitions.
Section 626A.05 — Authorization For Interception Of Wire, Electronic, Or Oral Communications.
Section 626A.06 — Procedure For Interception Of Wire, Electronic, Or Oral Communications.
Section 626A.065 — Emergency Interception.
Section 626A.07 — Return Filed By Officer.
Section 626A.08 — Preservation Of Material Obtained, Applications And Orders; Destruction.
Section 626A.10 — Notice To Defendant.
Section 626A.11 — Admissibility Of Intercepted Evidence.
Section 626A.12 — Motion To Suppress Evidence.
Section 626A.13 — Civil Remedies.
Section 626A.14 — Obtaining Telephone And Telegraph Company Information.
Section 626A.15 — Duty To Report Violations.
Section 626A.16 — Telephone Company To Aid In Detection.
Section 626A.17 — Report Concerning Interception Of Communications.
Section 626A.18 — Illegal Transfers Of Intercepting Devices.
Section 626A.19 — Forfeitures.
Section 626A.20 — Suspension Or Revocation Of Licenses.
Section 626A.25 — Injunction Against Illegal Interception.
Section 626A.26 — Unlawful Access To Stored Communications.
Section 626A.27 — Disclosure Of Contents.
Section 626A.28 — Requirements For Governmental Access.
Section 626A.31 — Cost Reimbursement.
Section 626A.32 — Civil Action.
Section 626A.33 — Exclusivity Of Remedies.
Section 626A.34 — Definitions.
Section 626A.38 — Register, Trap And Trace Device, Or Mobile Tracking Device.
Section 626A.381 — Service Or Notice; Inventory.
Section 626A.39 — Definitions.
Section 626A.391 — Civil Action; Damages.