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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Upon application, the judge may enter an ex parte order, as requested or as modified, authorizing or approving wiretapping, eavesdropping or the interception of wire or oral communications within the district in which the judge is sitting, if the judge determines on the basis of the facts submitted by the applicant that:
A. there is probable cause for belief that a person is committing, has committed or is about to commit a particular offense enumerated in 30-12-2 NMSA 1978;
B. there is probable cause for belief that particular communications concerning that offense will be obtained through such interception;
C. normal investigative procedures have been tried and failed, or reasonably appear unlikely to succeed if tried, or appear to be too dangerous; and
D. there is probable cause for belief that the facilities from which, or the place where, the wire or oral communications are to be intercepted is being used or is about to be used in connection with the commission of such offense, or is leased to, listed in the name of or commonly used by the person alleged to be involved in the commission of the offense.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses § 30-12-4. Entry of order; determination - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-30-criminal-offenses/nm-st-sect-30-12-4/
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