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Protecting Incarcerated Persons' Digital Communications with Attorneys

New rules aim to protect the privacy of electronic communications between incarcerated individuals and their legal representatives. This means the content of these communications will not be monitored, strengthening the right to defense and attorney-client confidentiality. Systems will be established to enable secure communication, and access to this data will be strictly limited.
Key points
Incarcerated individuals will gain the ability to securely communicate electronically with attorneys without content monitoring.
Access to privileged communications will only be possible with a court warrant and under strict oversight, excluding individuals involved in the case.
The rules do not limit monitoring of other, non-privileged electronic communications of incarcerated persons.
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Print number: 117_S_3524
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-01-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3524.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Incarcerated individuals will gain the ability to securely communicate electronically with attorneys without content monitoring.
  • Access to privileged communications will only be possible with a court warrant and under strict oversight, excluding individuals involved in the case.
  • The rules do not limit monitoring of other, non-privileged electronic communications of incarcerated persons.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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