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Under circumstances prescribed in this article, a justice may issue an order authorizing the use of a pen register or a trap and trace device upon ex parte application of an applicant who is authorized by law to investigate, prosecute or participate in the prosecution of the designated crimes which are the subject of the application.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Criminal Procedure Law - CPL § 705.05 Pen register and trap and trace authorizations; in general - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/criminal-procedure-law/cpl-sect-705-05/
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