Search Warrants

Clarified that the 365-day return deadline applies to both the physical device and any data or information contained within it.

Refined the definition of a 'timely executed' warrant to explicitly include the seizure of the device within 10 days of issuance.

Updated document headers and version numbers to reflect the engrossed status of the bill.

Added authority to issue search warrants specifically for recovering deceased bodies.

Created new provisions allowing judges to authorize remote appearances for search warrant applications.

Authorized law enforcement agencies to use drones to conduct searches in specific circumstances.

Extended the time limit for returning search warrants involving computers or electronic devices from 10 days to 45 days.

Established a 10-day window for seizing digital devices after a warrant is issued to consider the search timely executed.

Authorized law enforcement to review data on seized devices after the initial return deadline if the device was seized within the new 10-day window.

Set a 30-day return deadline for search warrants involving DNA specimen collection.

Clarified that search warrants for out-of-state electronic data providers must be returned within 20 days.