s. 487.014

General production order

Compels a person to produce documents or data to a peace officer.

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Plain-language explanation

Section 487.014 allows a justice or judge to order a person to produce documents or data on reasonable grounds to believe an offence has been or will be committed.

Legal elements
  • Reasonable grounds to believe an offence has been or will be committed
  • Reasonable grounds to believe the records will afford evidence
  • Judicial authorization
Investigator notes
  • A core investigative tool in modern fraud and digital files.
Section text

Subject to sections 487.015 to 487.018, on ex parte application made by a peace officer or public officer, a justice or judge may order a person…

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