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H 4674 - Prohibits law enforcement from confiscating or seizing a cell phone at the scene of an arrest

Tracking Level: Of Interest
Sponsor: Rutherford
Last Action: 1/25/2012 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a law enforcement officer from confiscating or seizing a cell phone, video recorder or other electronic device at the scene of a law enforcement investigation or lawful arrest unless its use substantially impedes or interferes with the investigation or arrest.


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