§ 10-16F-5. Violations of law

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NM Code › Chapter 10 › Article 16F › Section 10-16F-5

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A. A person in a trial, hearing or proceeding may move to suppress any electronic information obtained or retained in violation of the United States constitution, the constitution of New Mexico or the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. The motion shall be made, determined and subject to review in accordance with the procedures provided in law.

B. The attorney general may commence a civil action to compel a government entity to comply with the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.

C. A natural person, service provider or other recipient of a warrant, order or other legal process obtained in violation of the United States constitution, the constitution of New Mexico or the Electronic Communications Privacy Act may petition the court that issued the warrant, order or process to void or modify it or order the destruction of any information obtained in violation of those sources of law.

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