The DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission. This means that if you are recording others in a conversation that involves you as well, then it is legal to do so within the legal definition of the law. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces…
Read MoreWYOMING is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state. DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you, like all the others, probably already are documenting, but the…
Read MoreWISCONSIN is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state. DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you, like all the others, probably already are documenting, but the…
Read MoreWEST VIRGINIA is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission. As per the Justia website1, In West Virginia it is a felony punishable by fine and/or imprisonment to record an oral or phone communication without the consent of at least one party, or with criminal or tortious intent.…
Read MoreWASHINGTON is considered an All-Party Consent State, in that all people involved in the recorded communication must give permission. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state. DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you, like all the others, probably already are documenting, but the problem is what…
Read MoreVIRGINIA is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state. DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you, like all the others, probably already are documenting, but the…
Read MoreVERMONT has no specific statute regarding surveillance. This can leave you exposed to the discretion of the courts. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state. DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you, like all the others, probably already are documenting, but the problem is what…
Read MoreUTAH is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state. DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you, like all the others, probably already are documenting, but the…
Read MoreTENNESSEE is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state. DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you, like all the others, probably already are documenting, but the…
Read MoreSOUTH DAKOTA is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state. DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you, like all the others, probably already are documenting, but…
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