http://yedda.com/questions/Tape_recorded_conversation_law_504188083145959/?src=rss:qb:qbsTape recorded conversation en-ushttp://static1.yeddacdn.com/images/Logo132X46_rmt9c1d22d.jpghttp://yedda.com/questions/Tape_recorded_conversation_law_504188083145959/?src=rss:qb:qbsTape recorded conversation http://yedda.com/questions/Tape_recorded_conversation_law_504188083145959/?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>If a tape recording is made between and official and a citizen, and it was not annouced that it was being recorded by another party will it hold up in court as evidence.?</p>jowben1jowben1male72questionTue, 30 Jun 2009 23:42:06 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Tape_recorded_conversation_law_504188083145959/?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Tape_recorded_conversation_law_504188083145959/Depends_conditions_recorded_504111873122991?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Depends on conditions under which it was recorded, but , generally, yes it would be admissible evidence (ie: not an illegal wiretap)</p>tyrebitretyrebitre62answer3.0Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:29:51 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Tape_recorded_conversation_law_504188083145959/Depends_conditions_recorded_504111873122991?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Tape_recorded_conversation_law_504188083145959/say_official_law_enforcement_matter_495912537766113?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>You didn't say what kind of official but if this is a law enforcement matter the magic word is warrant. Many states have laws against one person recording another unless he (or she) is made aware of it in advance.</p>gary999gary999male46answer3.0Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:37:35 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Tape_recorded_conversation_law_504188083145959/say_official_law_enforcement_matter_495912537766113?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Tape_recorded_conversation_law_504188083145959/cases_yes_announced_recorded_627881311371038?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>In some cases yes but it should be announced this is being recorded for traning purposes or if it was taped example Govt, Official it is most generally not taped if it was taped with out your knowlage it can be thrown out of court on a tecinallicalty as you are suppose to be told that it is being tapped, but in most cases it is not adnissable in a court of law so check with an attorney in your area for the correct interpation of your laws in your area.</p>lawbuglawbugmale66answer3.0Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:51:34 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Tape_recorded_conversation_law_504188083145959/cases_yes_announced_recorded_627881311371038?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Tape_recorded_conversation_law_504188083145959/usually_individual_recorded_518511873507562?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>usually an individual being recorded has to be notified they are being recorded so as not to breach <a href="http://www.legalcentre.co.uk/non-disclosure/guide/Obligations-for-preserving-personal-data-and-confidential-information/">data protection</a> or their personal rights to privacy etc.  If they are a known criminal and the conversation is recorded this can be acceptable, however if it is a citizen who is not suspected of anything then I cannot see why this would be permitted without the citizens prior written consent.  I suppose it would depend on the laws of that particualr state. </p>MischaMischafemale28answer3.0Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:53:10 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Tape_recorded_conversation_law_504188083145959/usually_individual_recorded_518511873507562?src=rss:qb:qbi