§ 12-5.1-6. Approval of interception of wire, electronic, or oral communication.
(a) An order of approval of the interception of any wire, electronic, or oral communication relating to an offense other than that specified in the order of authorization may be issued where the court finds on an application for an order of approval submitted in the same manner as an application for authorization as provided in § 12-5.1-2 that the interception was otherwise made in accordance with this chapter. This application shall be made as soon as practicable.
(b) In addition to any other right to appeal, the state, by the attorney general, shall have the right to appeal from a denial of an order of approval made under this section. The appeal shall be claimed and taken in the manner provided by law and rule of court for prosecuting appeals in civil actions.
History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 55, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 167, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-5.1 - Interception of Wire and Oral Communications
Section 12-5.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 12-5.1-2. - Application for orders.
Section 12-5.1-3. - Where application may be made.
Section 12-5.1-4. - Issuance of orders.
Section 12-5.1-5. - Form and content of orders.
Section 12-5.1-6. - Approval of interception of wire, electronic, or oral communication.
Section 12-5.1-7. - Execution of orders.
Section 12-5.1-8. - Maintenance and custody of records.
Section 12-5.1-9. - Return of inventory.
Section 12-5.1-10. - Disclosure and use of intercepted wire or oral communications.
Section 12-5.1-11. - Notice of intention.
Section 12-5.1-12. - Suppression of evidence.
Section 12-5.1-13. - Civil remedy.
Section 12-5.1-14. - Annual report of interceptions to the general assembly.
Section 12-5.1-15. - Conformity to the law of the United States.