# Ala. Code § 20-2B-3: Section 20-2B-3 Intercept Order - Grounds

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T20_C2B_S20-2B-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 20-2B-3
- **Heading:** Section 20-2B-3 Intercept Order - Grounds
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2B / Section 20-2B-3

## Text

Orders authorizing, approving, or extending the interception of wire or electronic communications may be granted, subject to this chapter, when the intercept may provide or has provided evidence an individual is committing, has committed, or is about to commit a felony drug offense included in Article 5, commencing with Section 13A-12-201, of Chapter 12, of Title 13A.

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- [Ala. Code § 20-2B-6 Section 20-2B-6 Recordings of Intercepted Wire or Electronic Communications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T20_C2B_S20-2B-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 20-2B-7 Section 20-2B-7 Sealing of Applications and Orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T20_C2B_S20-2B-7.md)
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