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Maine Revised Statutes Title 16. Court Procedure--Evidence § 642. Authority to obtain and disclose content information held by a provider of electronic communication service

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1. Authority to obtain. A government entity may obtain portable electronic device content information directly from a provider of electronic communication service or a provider of remote computing service only in accordance with a valid search warrant issued by a duly authorized justice, judge or justice of the peace using procedures established pursuant to Title 15, section 55 or 56 or as otherwise provided in this subchapter.

2. Authority to disclose. A provider of electronic communication service may disclose portable electronic device content information to a government entity only pursuant to a warrant issued by a duly authorized justice, judge or justice of the peace or as otherwise provided in this subchapter.

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 16. Court Procedure--Evidence § 642. Authority to obtain and disclose content information held by a provider of electronic communication service - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-16-court-procedure-evidence/me-rev-st-tit-16-sect-642/


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