Instagram Search Warrant

INSTAGRAM SEARCH WARRANT

State of:   County of:   Case Number:

In the matter of the search of the following account or property:

Applicant (Affiant): , Title: , Agency:

Provider to be served:    Provider contact (if known):

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a written affidavit detailing facts and circumstances establishing probable cause to believe that evidence, instrumentalities, contraband, or fruits of violations of law are located in the account or electronic storage described above; and

WHEREAS, the records and information sought are stored in electronic form and are in the possession, custody, or control of the identified provider and are not readily accessible without the provider's assistance; and

WHEREAS, the requested search is limited in scope to those categories and timeframes described below and the applicant has represented that less intrusive means would be insufficient to obtain the information;

NOW THEREFORE, upon the sworn affidavit and representations of the applicant and upon finding probable cause, it is hereby ORDERED as follows:

1. AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION

This Court issues this warrant pursuant to its statutory and constitutional authority to issue warrants upon a showing of probable cause. The Court finds that the affidavit and other information presented establish probable cause to search the account or property identified herein and to seize the items described below.

2. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this warrant: "Provider" means the entity identified above that stores or controls the requested records; "Account" means the electronic account, identifier, or profiles associated with the subject; "Content" means the substantive contents of communications and files (including messages, photos, videos, drafts, captions, direct messages and attachments); "Subscriber Information" means name, address, telephone, device identifiers, payment records, and other account registration data; and "Electronic Storage" means any form of retention or storage of electronic data.

3. PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS TO BE SEARCHED AND SEIZED

The search authorized by this warrant is limited to the following categories of records, pertaining to the account or property identified above, for the period from through :

1. Account identifying information and subscriber records, including full name, date of birth, addresses, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, account creation and modification dates, IP logs, device identifiers, and payment or billing information.

2. All content of communications and stored files, including photos, videos, captions, comments, metadata, direct messages, message attachments, drafts, deleted content within the available retention period, and any lists of followers, following, and contacts.

3. Connection and transactional records, including login/logout timestamps, IP addresses, device and browser information, geo-location data associated with posts or logins, and related session identifiers.

4. Records sufficient to show communications to and from the account, including the source and destination of any communications, and any other records evidencing the use of the account.

4. SCOPE OF SEARCH AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION

The provider shall search its records for the categories described above and shall produce responsive material in a manner that preserves metadata and original file formats where reasonably possible. The search may be performed remotely and production may be electronic. This warrant authorizes the use of reasonable means, including but not limited to secure file transfer, encrypted media, or other agreed secure methods to effect production.

5. MINIMIZATION REQUIREMENTS

To the extent practical, law enforcement shall minimize acquisition, review, and dissemination of information not within the scope of this warrant. Irrelevant material not evidencing criminal activity shall not be further retained without court approval, except as necessary to determine whether material falls within the authorized categories or to preserve evidence subject to seizure.

6. PROVIDER OBLIGATIONS AND TIMING

The provider is ORDERED to disclose the requested records to the applicant or applicant's designee within calendar days of service of this warrant, unless a different date is set by the Court: . Production shall be accompanied by a written statement certifying the scope of the search and the records produced.

7. PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE

The provider shall preserve and not delete any records described herein that are in existence as of the service of this warrant for a period of days, unless an application for a longer preservation period is granted by the Court.

8. SEALED MATERIAL AND DELAYED NOTICE

The Court finds that immediate notification to the subscriber or other affected person of the existence of this warrant may result in destruction of evidence, flight, or other adverse results, and therefore authorizes delayed notice to any person whose premises, property, or account is affected for a period of days from the date of execution unless further order of the Court. The provider shall not disclose the existence of the warrant to the subscriber during the period of delayed notice unless otherwise ordered.

9. RETURN, INVENTORY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Within days after completion of the search, the applicant shall file with the Court a return and inventory describing the records seized and the manner of their retention, subject to redaction where necessary to protect ongoing investigation or third-party privacy interests.

10. CHALLENGES AND MOTIONS

Any person aggrieved by this warrant or by any search or seizure conducted pursuant to it may move the Court for appropriate relief, including suppression, return, or other remedies consistent with governing law. Law enforcement shall preserve all materials necessary to adjudicate such challenges.

11. SERVICE OF WARRANT

Service of this warrant may be effectuated by electronic mail to a designated custodian, by personal service on an authorized representative of the provider, or by any other reasonable means that provides proof of delivery. Method of service used:

12. AFFIANT CERTIFICATION

The undersigned affiant certifies under penalty of perjury that the facts set forth in the accompanying affidavit are true and correct to the best of the affiant's knowledge and belief, and that the information provided establishes probable cause for issuance of this warrant.

GOVERNING LAW; MISCELLANEOUS

This warrant shall be governed by the Constitution and laws of the jurisdiction of the issuing Court. Any dispute regarding compliance or production shall be presented to this Court for resolution. The headings in this warrant are for convenience and do not limit the scope of the warrant.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This warrant, together with the affidavit and any attachments, constitutes the entire order of the Court with respect to the matters covered herein and supersedes any previous oral or written authorizations.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this warrant is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the warrant shall remain in full force and effect.

AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

Any modification to this warrant shall be in writing and signed by the issuing judicial officer. No failure or delay in enforcing any provision shall operate as a waiver of that provision.

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