§ 10–4B-03
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-4B-03 (2026)
Title 10. Evidence
Subtitle 4B. Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices
§ 10–4B-03LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An investigative or law enforcement officer may make application for an order or an extension of an order under § 10-4B-04 of this subtitle authorizing or approving the installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device, in writing, under oath or equivalent affirmation, to a court of competent jurisdiction of this State.
(b)
An application under subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1)
The identity of the State law enforcement or investigative officer making the application and the identity of the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation; and
(2)
A statement under oath by the applicant that the information likely to be obtained is relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by that agency.