AB275

Existing law provides that the interception, listening or recording of a wire, electronic or oral communication by a peace officer or certain other persons is not unlawful if the peace officer or person is intercepting the communication of a person who has: (1) barricaded himself or herself, resulting in an imminent risk of harm to the life of another person; (2) created a hostage situation; or (3) threatened the imminent illegal use of an explosive. (NRS 179.463, 200.620) Sections 3 and 6 of this bill similarly provide that the interception, listening or recording of a wire, electronic or oral communication by a peace officer or certain persons acting under the direction or request of a peace officer is not unlawful if the peace officer or person is intercepting the communication for the sole purpose of investigating a sexual offense against a child. Section 2 of this bill defines the term “sexual offense against a child” for purposes of section 3 and certain other provisions of existing law relating to the interception of communications. Section 4 of this bill makes certain definitions prescribed by existing law applicable to sections 2 and 3. Section 5 of this bill makes a conforming change by eliminating certain language made redundant by section 2. Close digest Existing law provides that the interception, listening or recording of a wire, electronic or oral communication by a peace officer or certain other persons is not unlawful if the peace officer or person is interce