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April 2020

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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: DC

By District of Columbia, Policy
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…
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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: WY

By Policy, Wyoming
WYOMING 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…
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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: WI

By Policy, Wisconsin
WISCONSIN 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…
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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: WV

By Policy, West Virginia
WEST 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.…
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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: WA

By Policy, Washington
WASHINGTON 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…
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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: VA

By Policy, Virginia
VIRGINIA 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…
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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: VT

By Policy, Vermont
VERMONT 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…
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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: UT

By Policy, Utah
UTAH 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…
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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: TN

By Policy, Tennessee
TENNESSEE 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…
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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: SD

By Policy, South Dakota
SOUTH 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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