If federal agents want to extend the length of time they can operate a wiretap authorized under the Wiretap Act of 1968, all they need to do is submit an affidavit stating that valuable information has been obtained by using the wiretap.

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To extend the length of time for a wiretap, federal agents must submit a request for an extension to a judge, who must approve it based on evidence that the wiretap continues to be necessary. Simply submitting an affidavit stating that valuable information has been obtained is not sufficient; they must demonstrate that the continuation of the wiretap is justified.

If Federal Agents Want to Extend the Length of Time