Legal Geo Warrant

LEGAL GEO WARRANT

Court:    Case No.:

Applicant Agency:    Applicant Representative:    Badge/ID:

Target Individual Name:    Known Aliases:

Target Address:

Provider (Custodian of Records):    Provider Contact:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Applicant has submitted a written application and sworn statement establishing probable cause that records and information regarding the physical location of Target Individual are relevant and material to an ongoing criminal investigation into the offense(s) described below; and

WHEREAS, the location information sought is believed to be in the possession, custody or control of the Provider identified above and includes electronic geolocation data that will assist in identifying the whereabouts, movements, or contacts of Target Individual; and

WHEREAS, the Court has considered the sworn probable cause statement and finds that the requirements for issuance of a warrant have been met under applicable law and constitutional standards.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED:

1. FINDINGS AND AUTHORITY

The Court finds, based on the sworn statement submitted by Applicant, that there is probable cause to believe that the requested geolocation information will constitute evidence of the offense(s) listed below and that the issuance of this warrant is authorized by applicable statute and the Fourth Amendment. Statutory authority relied upon:

2. OFFENSE(S) AND PROBABLE CAUSE SUMMARY

3. SCOPE OF INFORMATION TO BE PRODUCED

The Provider is ordered to disclose to Applicant the following categories of records and information, subject to the limitations and protections set forth herein:

a. Real-time or prospective location data enabling determination of the current or real-time location of the device(s) associated with Target Individual: Real-time data    b. Historic location data, including cell-site location information (CSLI), GPS logs, Wi-Fi access point associations, and other technical location records: Historical data

c. Subscriber/account identifying information and device identifiers associated with the account or device used by Target Individual: Account information

d. Associated metadata and cell-tower routing data necessary to interpret location information: Metadata

4. PARTICULARITY — IDENTIFIERS AND TIME PERIOD

The order applies to the following identifiers associated with Target Individual:

Time period for which information is ordered: From:    To:

5. MINIMIZATION, LIMITATIONS, AND USE

The Applicant shall take reasonable steps to minimize the collection, retention, and dissemination of location information pertaining to persons not subject to this warrant. Location data obtained under this warrant shall be used only for legitimate investigative purposes related to the offense(s) identified herein and shall not be retained beyond the period necessary for the investigation unless retained in accordance with law.

To the extent the Provider locates information that includes the location of third parties or non-target devices, the Provider shall take reasonable measures to segregate or redact identifiable third-party content before production when feasible, and shall promptly notify Applicant of any technical or practical impediment to such minimization.

6. METHOD OF PRODUCTION

The Provider is ordered to produce data in a reasonably usable electronic format that preserves timestamps, device identifiers, and any associated metadata. If production in electronic format is not practicable, the Provider shall contact Applicant immediately and arrange for alternative secure transfer or inspection.

7. RETENTION, SEALING, AND RETURN

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, records produced pursuant to this warrant may be retained by Applicant only as long as reasonably necessary for the investigation and prosecution of the offense(s) described herein, subject to applicable discovery obligations. Any retained records containing personal information of non-targets shall be maintained in a secure manner.

A copy of the return, including a log of records produced and the identity of the person receiving the records, shall be filed with the Court under seal within a reasonable period following execution of this warrant unless otherwise ordered.

8. COMPULSION AND COMPLIANCE

The Provider shall comply with this warrant and deliver the ordered records to Applicant no later than: . Failure to comply may subject the Provider to contempt or other appropriate sanctions.

9. NOTICE AND DELAYED NOTICE

Notice to the Target Individual of the existence of this warrant is not required at the time of issuance. If the Applicant seeks delayed notice or nondisclosure, the Court has considered and finds that immediate notice would jeopardize the investigation due to:

If delayed notice is ordered, such delay shall be for a period of: , subject to further extension upon additional showing to the Court.

10. RETURN AND CERTIFICATION

Applicant shall file a return with the Court certifying the records received and the manner of production. The return shall include the name(s) of Provider personnel who produced records, a description of records produced, and the date and time of production.

11. PENALTIES

Any person who willfully fails to comply with this warrant or who knowingly destroys, tampers with, or conceals records subject to this warrant may be subject to contempt of court and other civil or criminal penalties as provided by law.

12. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE ORDER; SEVERABILITY

This warrant is issued pursuant to the laws and Constitution of the applicable jurisdiction. This written order constitutes the entire warrant and supersedes any prior oral or written orders with respect to the subject matter. If any provision of this warrant is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. AMENDMENTS AND WAIVER

This warrant may be amended or supplemented only by further written order of this Court. No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right under this warrant shall operate as a waiver of that right.

14. COUNTERPARTS

This warrant may be executed in counterparts and a facsimile or electronic copy of a signature shall have the same force and effect as an original signature for all purposes.

CERTIFICATION OF APPLICANT

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of this jurisdiction that the foregoing is true and correct and that the facts set forth in the probable cause statement are sufficient to support issuance of this warrant.

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