N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 700.10: Eavesdropping and video surveillance warrants; in general

§ 700.10 Eavesdropping and video surveillance warrants; in general.

1. Under circumstances prescribed in this article, a justice may

issue an eavesdropping warrant or a video surveillance warrant upon ex

parte application of an applicant who is authorized by law to

investigate, prosecute or participate in the prosecution of the

particular designated offense which is the subject of the application.

2. No eavesdropping or video surveillance warrant may authorize or

approve the interception of any communication or the conducting of any

video surveillance for any period longer than is necessary to achieve

the objective of the authorization, or in any event longer than thirty

days. Such thirty day period shall begin on the date designated in the

warrant as the effective date, which date may be no later than ten days

after the warrant is issued.