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INTERCEPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATED MATTERS > Interception and disclosure of wire, electronic, or oral communications
Short Summary
This legal document governs the interception and disclosure of wire, electronic, or oral communications. It is unlawful for any person to willfully intercept, use, disclose, or use the contents of any wire, electronic, or oral communication without proper authorization. Violators may face fines of up to $10,000 and imprisonment for a minimum of two years. However, there are exemptions for operators of switchboards, communications common carriers, officers or agents of the Federal Communications Commission, persons acting under color of law with consent, and persons not acting under color of law with consent, unless the interception is for criminal or tortious purposes. Additionally, there are provisions allowing the use of pen registers or trap and trace devices, recording of communication initiation or completion by electronic service providers, and interception, use, or disclosure of communications during hostage situations or situations involving barricaded individuals by law enforcement officers. It is important to note that the interception ceases upon receipt of the information or evidence sought.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person
What does it govern?
Interception and disclosure of wire, electronic, or oral communications
What are exemptions?
1. Operators of switchboards or communications common carriers in the normal course of their employment. 2. Officers, employees, or agents of the Federal Communications Commission in the normal course of their employment and in discharge of monitoring responsibilities. 3. Persons acting under color of law with prior consent from one of the parties to the communication. 4. Persons not acting under color of law with prior consent from one of the parties to the communication, unless the interception is for the purpose of committing a criminal or tortious act. 5. Ultimate receivers of wire or electronic communication, investigative or law enforcement officers, and providers of electronic communication services under specific circumstances. 6. Officers or investigators of a law enforcement agency during a hostage situation or situation involving a barricaded individual.
What are the Penalties?
Fine of up to $10,000 and imprisonment for not less than two years nor more than ten years at hard labor.
Jurisdiction
Louisiana