Tribal Courts Gain Authority to Access Stored Electronic Evidence.
This law grants federally recognized Tribal courts the authority to issue warrants for accessing stored electronic data, such as emails and text messages, under the Stored Communications Act. This change strengthens the ability of Tribal law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes involving digital evidence within their jurisdictions. For citizens, this means that more governmental entities can legally request access to their stored digital communications, provided a valid warrant is issued.
Key points
Tribal courts are now recognized as "courts of competent jurisdiction" capable of issuing warrants for electronic evidence from technology companies.
Tech companies must comply with valid search warrants issued by Tribal courts for customer communications and records.
Warrants issued by Tribal courts must adhere to the specific procedural safeguards outlined in the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968.
Expired
Citizen Poll