pulpfiction Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I'm in a two-party state.Called a JDB (also located in my state) and recorded the call.If I choose to sue them, couldn't I use the tape in federal court despite the fact that I never informed the JDB that I was recording? I remember reading that somewhere on AoC..but not really sure why I can use it in federal but not state. Is there a federal rule for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Time Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I vaguely remember this. If you secretly record a call, even in a two party state, for the purposes of proving ongoing harassment (or something like that), it can be admitted, but only Federal Court has the authority to overrule the states two-part consent law.It also seems like to have to have more than one harassing call recorded, and that they have to call you.What you did could be considered baiting them, and I don't know if you could really get away with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracrap Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 if ure in cali..which is 2 party state..they in turn can sue u in state for violating the telecom act..damages awarded can be 2500.00 per recorded call and felony charges if i remember correctly..so its a catch 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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