7-3-701. Definitions. (a) As used in this act: (i) “Aggrieved person” means any person who was a party to any oral, wire or electronic communication intercept as defined in this act, or a person against whom the interception was directed; (ii) “Aural transfer” means a transfer containing the human voice at any point between and […]
7-3-702. Prohibition against interception or disclosure of wire, oral or electronic communications; exceptions; penalties. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person shall intentionally: (i) Intercept, attempt to intercept, or procure any other person to intercept or attempt to intercept any wire, oral or electronic communication; (ii) Use, attempt to use, […]
7-3-703. Prohibition against manufacture and possession of wire, oral or electronic communication intercepting devices; exceptions; penalties. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person shall intentionally manufacture, assemble, possess, sell or offer for sale any electronic, mechanical or other device, knowing or having reason to know that the design of the […]
7-3-704. Seizure and forfeiture of wire or oral communication intercepting devices. Any electronic, mechanical or other device manufactured, assembled, used, sold or possessed in violation of this act may be seized by any peace officer upon process issued by any district court or district court commissioner having jurisdiction over the property, or without process if […]
7-3-705. Authorization for interception of wire, oral or electronic communications. (a) The attorney general or the district attorney within whose jurisdiction the order is sought in conjunction with the attorney general, may authorize an application to a judge of competent jurisdiction for an order authorizing the interception of wire, oral or electronic communications by the […]
7-3-706. Authorization for disclosure and use of intercepted communications. (a) Any peace officer who, by any means authorized by this act, has obtained knowledge of the contents of any wire, oral or electronic communication, or evidence derived therefrom, may disclose such contents to another peace officer to the extent that the disclosure is appropriate to […]
7-3-707. Procedure for interception of wire, oral or electronic communications. (a) Each application for an order authorizing the interception of wire, oral or electronic communications shall be made in writing upon oath or affirmation to a judge of competent jurisdiction and shall state the applicant’s authority under W.S. 7-3-705(a) to make the application. Each application […]
7-3-708. Order directing others to furnish assistance. An order permitting the interception of a wire, oral or electronic communication shall, upon request of the applicant, direct that a provider of wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian or other person shall immediately furnish the applicant all information, facilities and technical assistance necessary to accomplish the […]
7-3-709. Information furnished to attorney general by executing agency; report to legislature. (a) Upon final execution of an order of interception, the executing agency shall furnish the following information within ten (10) working days to the attorney general: (i) The fact that an order or extension was applied for, information as to the number of […]
7-3-710. Recovery of civil damages for violations; good faith defense. (a) Subject to W.S. 7-3-702(b)(ii), any person whose wire, oral or electronic communication is intercepted, disclosed or used in violation of this act may recover damages against any person who intercepts, discloses, uses or procures any other person to intercept, disclose or use the communications […]
7-3-711. Exclusivity of provisions. This act shall be the exclusive means by which any interception of wire, oral or electronic communications may be permitted for investigation of the violation of any law, statute or ordinance of the state of Wyoming or any local, municipal or other governmental unit.
7-3-712. Reports by attorney general and state courts. The attorney general and Wyoming courts shall report to the administrative office of the United States courts pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2519.
