Virginia law allows law enforcement officers to apply for court orders to install and use pen registers or trap and trace devices during ongoing criminal investigations. Applications must include officer and agency details, and a certification of relevance to the investigation. Orders can be sought ex parte in jurisdictions related to the investigation, with specific provisions on installation location and assistance.
A law enforcement officer involved in an ongoing criminal investigation can apply for such an order.
The application must include the officer's and agency's identities and a certification that the information sought is relevant to the investigation.
Yes, an ex parte order can be filed in the relevant jurisdiction where probable cause exists, without prior notice to the target.
The installation is considered to occur in the jurisdiction where the court order is entered, regardless of the physical location.