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D.C. is a one-party consent jurisdiction under D.C. Code section 23-542(b)(3). Illegal recording is a felony: up to 5 years, $12,500 fine. Civil remedy includes punitives and attorney fees.
South Dakota is a one-party consent state under SDCL 23A-35A-20. Illegal recording is a Class 5 felony (5 years, $10,000). Learn the rules, penalties, and police-recording limits.
Vermont is the only US state with no wiretap law. Federal ECPA supplies one-party consent. State v. Geraw bars secret in-home recording. Penalties and civil remedies explained.
Mississippi is a one-party consent state under Miss. Code Ann. section 41-29-531(e). Learn the consent rules, criminal penalties, civil damages, and hidden-camera law.
Montana requires all parties know a conversation is being recorded. Any party can satisfy MCA 45-8-213 by announcing audibly. Penalties, exceptions, and 2025 changes explained.
Oklahoma is a one-party consent state under 13 O.S. section 176.4(5). Learn the consent rule, felony penalties, civil remedies, and your right to record police.
Indiana is a one-party consent state under IC 35-33.5-5-5. Learn the consent rule, Level 5 felony penalties, civil damages, hidden-camera laws, and police recording rights.
New Jersey is a one-party consent state under N.J.S.A. 2A:156A-4(d). Learn the consent rule, criminal penalties, civil damages, hidden-camera law, and the 2025 deepfake act.
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Utah is a one-party consent state under Utah Code Ann. 77-23a-4. Illegal recording is a third-degree felony. Civil damages floor: $10,000. Updated 2026.
Iowa is a one-party consent state under Iowa Code § 808B.2.2.c. Learn the consent rules, criminal penalties, civil remedies, hidden-camera law, and police-recording rights.
Pennsylvania requires all-party consent to record under 18 Pa.C.S. § 5703. Illegal recording is a third-degree felony (up to 7 years). Learn the rules, exceptions, and penalties.