HR 13710 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Third Party Search Protection Act

Introduced 1978-08-02· Sponsored by Rep. Gudger, V. Lamar [D-NC-11]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1978-08-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Third Party Search Protection Act - Amends the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to limit the circumstances under which a search warrant may be issued for property in possession of a third party. Allows a warrant to issue only if: (1) there is probable cause to believe the person in possession of the property committed or is committing a criminal offense; or (2) in any other case, only if a subpoena is not available or the property may be destroyed or removed and a restraining order would not prevent such removal or destruction.…

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Cosponsors (10)

10 Democrats