Reglas para grabar conversaciones sobre sustancias controladas en Washington

Explicación Simple

En Washington, si quieres grabar una conversación sobre drogas, necesitas un permiso especial. Este permiso solo dura 24 horas y hay que informar a un juez sobre lo que se grabó después.

Es como si quisieras tomar fotos en una fiesta: necesitas pedir permiso antes y asegurarte de que todos sepan que estás tomando fotos.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan sospecha que su amigo Pedro está vendiendo drogas. Juan puede pedir permiso a la policía para grabar una conversación con Pedro, pero ese permiso solo dura un día. Después de grabar, la policía debe informar a un juez sobre lo que encontraron.

Penalidades

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Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

and(f) Whether there was an attempt to obtain authorization pursuant to RCW 9.73.090(2) and, if there was such an attempt, the outcome of the attempt.(3) An authorization under this section is valid in all jurisdictions within Washington state and for the interception of communications from additional persons if the persons are brought into the conversation or transaction by the nonconsenting party or if the nonconsenting party or such additional persons cause or invite the consenting party to enter another jurisdiction.(4) The recording of any conversation or communication under this section shall be done in such a manner that protects the recording from editing or other alterations.(5) An authorization made under this section is valid for no more than twenty-four hours from the time it is signed by the authorizing officer, and each authorization shall independently meet all of the requirements of this section. The authorizing officer shall sign the written report required under subsection (2) of this section, certifying the exact date and time of his or her signature. An authorization under this section may be extended not more than twice for an additional consecutive twenty-four hour period based upon the same probable cause regarding the same suspected transaction. Each such extension shall be signed by the authorizing officer.(6) Within fifteen days after the signing of an authorization that results in any interception, transmission, or recording of a conversation or communication pursuant to this section, the law enforcement agency which made the interception, transmission, or recording shall submit a report including the original authorization under subsection (2) of this section to a judge of a court having jurisdiction which report shall identify (a) the perso