Application for warrant by prosecuting attorney; coapplicant;
interception equipment under control of state police
Sec. 1. (a) A prosecuting attorney may submit an application for
a warrant or an extension to a circuit or superior court where:
(1) the county that the prosecuting attorney represents is
located; and
(2) the communication subject to the warrant is anticipated to
be sent or received.
The prosecuting attorney may not delegate the responsibility of
applying for a warrant or an extension to a deputy prosecuting
attorney.
(b) One (1) of the following persons must serve as a coapplicant
for a warrant or an extension under subsection (a):
(1) The superintendent of the state police department.
(2) The police chief of a consolidated city where the
communication subject to the warrant is anticipated to be sent
or received.
(3) The sheriff of the county containing a consolidated city
where the communication subject to the warrant is anticipated
to be sent or received.
(c) Only the state police department may install, operate, or
monitor any equipment, device, or instrument for the purpose of
intercepting a telephonic or telegraphic communication under this
chapter.
As added by P.L.161-1990, SEC.3.
Last modified: May 24, 2006