TCA 40-6-311
Pen register or trap and trace order
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
Law enforcement may apply for a court order to install a pen register (records outgoing phone numbers) or trap and trace device (records incoming phone numbers) for criminal investigations.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
Any circuit or criminal court judge may issue a pen register or trap and trace order pursuant to the provisions and requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 3123 et seq.
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FELONY
TCA Section40-6-311