State and Federal Wiretapping Decreases in 2008

A recent report releases information on 2008 state and federal wiretapping programs

By U.S. News Staff

May 8, 2009 RSS Feed Print
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  • 41 days: Average operating time for a wiretap
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Sources: The Administrative Office of the United States Courts

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