A wiretap initiated under the emergency provisions of the Wiretap Act is retroactive if an electronic surveillance warrant is obtained within 48 hours.

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The emergency provisions of the Wiretap Act allow for immediate wiretapping in emergency situations without a warrant. However, if a warrant is obtained within 48 hours, the wiretap is considered retroactively lawful.

A Wiretap Initiated Under the Emergency Provisions of the Wiretap