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Is it legal to record personal conversations in CA and what do I do about it? I am sure my ex and family are doing it to me...
About 6 weeks ago, my soon to be ex's father came to my house to retrieve some of my husbands personal belongings. I had an off duty police officer there as a witness for me. He left, then came back to the house looking for more stuff.
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does that apply to all conversations? or only on the phone? Attorney answers (3)
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Answered almost 3 years ago.
Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney in Chicago, IL.
California's Invasion of Privacy Act prohibits the recording of "confidential communications" unless all parties to the conversation consent.
See my Legal Guide Recording Conversations in Illinois http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/recording-... You need a lawyer because I do not practice in CA (I am in Chicago, IL). Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details. Good luck to you. Again, check with a lawyer in your locale. NOTE: This answer is made available by the lawyer for educational purposes only. By using or participating in this site you understand that there is no attorney client privilege between you and the attorney responding. This site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney with whom you have established an attorney client relationship and all the privileges that relationship provides. The law changes frequently and varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The information and materials provided are general in nature, and may not apply to a specific factual or legal circumstance described in the question. 1 person marked this answer as good
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Mr. Kaman and Mr. Brinkmeier are correct. Also, be careful what messages you may leave on another person's answering machines, because there you are consenting to your voice being recorded. You should immediately consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights 1 person marked this answer as good
Reputation Level 20
Answered almost 3 years ago.
Criminal Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA.
It is not legal to record a conversation in CA unless all parties give their consent. The tape is worthless in court and may get him charged with a crime.
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