South Dakota's Attorney General and investigators can now obtain a court-approved "investigative subpoena" to demand business records from internet service providers, phone companies, and data storage companies during criminal investigations. The subpoena can only be issued when there is "reasonable cause"—meaning specific facts showing the records are relevant to an active criminal investigation. This gives law enforcement a new tool to gather evidence in cases involving crimes against children and other state offenses.
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First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 136
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 95
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 85
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 3
Judiciary Motion to amend S.J. 3
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Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 13
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Do Pass Amended