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Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 808B.3. Court order for interception by special agents

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The attorney general shall authorize and prepare any application for an order authorizing the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications. The attorney general may apply to any district court of this state, or request that the county attorney in the district where application is to be made deliver the application of the attorney general, for an order authorizing the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications, and the court may grant, subject to this chapter, an order authorizing the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications by special state agents having responsibility for the investigation of the offense as to which application is made, when the interception may provide or has provided evidence of the following:

1. A felony offense involving dealing in controlled substances, as defined in section 124.101.

2. A forcible felony as defined in section 702.11.

3. A felony offense involving ongoing criminal conduct in violation of chapter 706A.

4. A felony offense involving money laundering in violation of chapter 706B.

5. A felony fugitive warrant issued in the state or involving an individual who is reasonably believed to be located within the state.

6. A felony offense involving human trafficking in violation of chapter 710A.

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