California Laws Regarding Recording Conversations
Every state has laws regarding the recording of conversations. In California, recording a conversation can be a violation of the law under the provisions of the California Penal Code.
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Criminal Violation
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Under the California Penal Code Section 632, it is illegal to record a private conversation without the consent of all parties involved. The statute applies to confidential communications.
Confidential Communication
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The California Penal Code Section 632 defines a confidential communication as one where the circumstances reasonably indicate that the parties' intention is to keep the conversation between themselves. The statute applies to recording a private conversation by using any type of electronic or other device.
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Punishment
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The punishment for violating Section 632 of the California Penal Code is a fine of up to $2,500, up to one year of incarceration in jail or state prison, or both. A second violation of this statute is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, up to one year of incarceration, or both.
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This kind of sucks. If someone is threatening you or is copping to having injured you in some way, you cannot gather evidence of wrongdoing to present as "reasonable cause" for investigation by law-enforcement. I think that anything that is said or done "in public" ought to be fair game for anyone--paparazzi or no--who wants to video- or audio-record it.
