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Senate approves measure allowing defendants to petition for return of seized electronic devices
Summary
Senators passed third-substitute Senate Bill 252, creating a court petition process for defendants seeking return of seized laptops and phones; the sponsor said the measure balances preservation of evidence with property rights and addresses long forensic backlogs.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 27 approved third substitute Senate Bill 252, which establishes a judicial petition process for defendants who seek the return of electronic devices seized by law enforcement.
Sponsor Senator Daniel Weiler said law-enforcement partners acknowledged a growing problem: devices are often taken under subpoena or warrant…
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