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Short Summary
This document provides definitions for wiretapping and electronic surveillance in the context of Ohio Revised Code sections 2933.51 to 2933.66. It defines ‘wire communication’ as an aural transfer made through the use of facilities for transmission of communications by wires or similar methods, including electronic storage. ‘Oral communication’ is defined as an oral communication uttered with an expectation of privacy. ‘Intercept’ refers to the acquisition of the contents of any wire, oral, or electronic communication through the use of an interception device. The document also defines various terms such as ‘interception device,’ ‘investigative officer,’ ‘interception warrant,’ ‘contents,’ ‘communications common carrier,’ ‘designated offense,’ ‘aggrieved person,’ ‘person,’ ‘special need,’ ‘journalist,’ ’electronic communication,’ ‘user,’ ’electronic communications system,’ ’electronic communication service,’ ‘readily accessible to the general public,’ ’electronic storage,’ ‘aural transfer,’ ‘pen register,’ ’trap and trace device,’ and ‘judge of a court of common pleas.’ The document does not specify penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
All individuals and entities involved in wire, oral, or electronic communications
What does it govern?
Wiretapping, electronic surveillance definitions
What are exemptions?
Certain devices and facilities used by providers of wire or electronic communication services, hearing aids or similar devices for correcting subnormal hearing, communications common carriers engaged in radio broadcasting
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance or violation of the provisions are not specified in the document.
Jurisdiction
Ohio