§13-177.5. Assistance of service provider, landlord, custodian or

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A. Upon the issuance of an order pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of this act, a provider of wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian or other person shall furnish forthwith all information, facilities and technical assistance necessary to accomplish the installation of the pen register with a minimum of interference with the services provided, if such assistance is directed by a court order as provided in Section 4 of this act.

B. Upon the issuance of an order pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of this act for a trap and trace device, a provider of a wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian or other person shall install such trap and trace device forthwith on the appropriate line and shall furnish such person all additional information, facilities and technical assistance including installation and operation of the device unobtrusively and with a minimum of interference with the services provided, if such installation and assistance is directed by a court order as provided in Section 4 of this act.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the results of the trap and trace device shall be furnished at reasonable intervals during regular business hours for the duration of the order.

C. A provider of a wire or electronic communication service, landlord, custodian or other person who furnishes facilities or technical assistance pursuant to this section shall be reasonably compensated for any reasonable expenses incurred in providing such facilities and assistance.

D. No cause of action shall lie in any court against any provider of a wire or electronic communication service, its officers, employees, agents or other specified persons for providing information, facilities or assistance in accordance with the terms of a court order under this act.

E. A good faith reliance on a court order, a legislative authorization or a statutory authorization is a complete defense against any civil or criminal action brought under this act. Added by Laws 1988, c. 264, § 5, emerg. eff. June 29, 1988.