That's correct. It's typically referred to as investigative necessity. What the state has to demonstrate—what law enforcement has to demonstrate—is that there were efforts to exhaust other techniques prior to coming to court with a request for a judicial authorization under part VI, including some of the techniques that are the subject of the study before this committee. It really is seen as not a first resort, nor a tool of convenience. Rather, it's a tool of investigative necessity to demonstrate restraint, because it is important that we protect people's privacy.
On August 8th, 2022. See this statement in context.