establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.
What changed between versions
New definitions for 'investigative subpoena,' 'provider,' and 'reasonable cause' establish the legal framework for the new subpoena authority.
Attorneys General or their designees can now apply for subpoenas in criminal investigations involving internet crimes against children or human trafficking.
Judges in Hughes County have statewide authority to approve subpoenas regardless of where the investigation originates or where records are located.
Providers must produce specific business records including subscriber information, account details, billing addresses, device identifiers, email addresses, IP addresses, and other internet access information.
Records obtained through subpoenas must be used solely for law enforcement purposes and providers may not notify account holders unless the subpoena explicitly allows it.
Providers who refuse to comply with subpoenas can be compelled by court order, and there is immunity from lawsuits for providers who comply with valid subpoenas.