S. 1574
Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act
Summary:
• Amends the Stored Communications Act to recognize Tribal courts as "courts of competent jurisdiction," allowing them to issue warrants for electronic evidence
• Tribal court warrants must comply with the warrant procedures of the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 (25 U.S.C. 1302(a)(2))
• Expands the definition of "governmental entity" under the Act to include Indian Tribes and their political subdivisions, alongside federal and state entities
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• Tribal court warrants must comply with the warrant procedures of the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 (25 U.S.C. 1302(a)(2))
• Expands the definition of "governmental entity" under the Act to include Indian Tribes and their political subdivisions, alongside federal and state entities
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