{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cpl", "section": "705.05", "citation": "CPL § 705.05", "heading": "Pen register and trap and trace authorizations; in general", "text": ["§ 705.05 Pen register and trap and trace authorizations; in general.", "Under circumstances prescribed in this article, a justice may issue an order authorizing the use of a pen register or a trap and trace device upon ex parte application of an applicant who is authorized by law to investigate, prosecute or participate in the prosecution of the designated crimes which are the subject of the application."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/705.05", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A **justice may issue an order allowing a pen register or trap and trace device** on an **ex parte application** by an applicant who is legally authorized to **investigate, prosecute or participate in the prosecution of** the designated crimes covered by the application. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cpl/705.05", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}