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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: SC

By Policy, South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA 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. South Carolina law provides that it is a felony to record an in-person or telephone conversation…

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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: RI

By Policy, Rhode Island

RHODE ISLAND 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 Rhode Island it is legal to record an in-person or phone communication with the consent of at least one party if the recording is not made with criminal or tortious intent. Illegal…

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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: PA

By Pennsylvania, Policy

PENNSYLVANIA is considered an All-Party Consent State, in that all people involved in the recorded communication must give permission. As per the Justia website1, Under Pennsylvania law it is a felony to record an oral or telephone communication without the consent of all parties. Offenders are also subject to civil liability. 18 PA Cons Stat § 5703, § 5704 (definition & penalty), § 5725,…

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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: OR

By Oregon, Policy

OREGON is considered both a One-Party and an All-Party Consent State, in that, at least one person or all persons (depending on the presiding law) 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. In Oregon, it is legal…

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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: OK

By Oklahoma, Policy

OKLAHOMA 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, Oklahoma’s Security of Communications Act provides that it is illegal to record an in-person or telephone communication without the consent of at least one party or to record a communication with criminal or tortious…

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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: OH

By Ohio, Policy

OHIO 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, Under Ohio law it is legal to record an oral or phone conversation with the consent of one party barring any criminal or tortious intent. Illegal recording is a felony and can also lead…

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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: ND

By North Dakota, Policy

NORTH DAKOTA 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, North Dakota’s eavesdropping law provides that it is legal to record an oral or telephone communication with the consent of at least one party unless the recording is made with criminal or tortious…

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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: NC

By North Carolina, Policy

NORTH CAROLINA 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-person or telephonic communications may legally be recorded under North Carolina law with the consent of one party. Illegal recording is a felony that can also give rise to civil damages. NC Gen…

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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: NY

By New York, Policy

NEW YORK 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, Under New York’s eavesdropping law, it is illegal to record in-person or telephone conversations without the consent of at least one party. Illegal recording is a felony. NY Penal L § 250.00, § 250.05 (definition &…

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Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: NM

By New Mexico, Policy

NEW MEXICO 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, New Mexico law does not appear to prohibit recording in-person conversations without consent. However, the consent of one party is required to legally record electronic communications. Illegal recording is a misdemeanor, and can…

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