Recording Phone Calls Legally

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Ohio and North Carolina both follow one-party consent laws, allowing you to record your own calls. The admissibility of such recordings in court depends on their relevance and the courts discretion. Consult a family law attorney for personalized advice.

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Hi, is it illegal to record a phone call between me and my grandmother awho has a custody of the kids when she’s admitting to things like letting a drug addict stay with her to not wanting custody and calling cps on herself? Is it admissible in court. I’m in NC but my case is in Ohio.
The recording of phone calls varies by state:
- Ohio operates under a "one-party consent" law, which means at least one person in the conversation must be aware of the recording. So, you can record your own calls.
- NC also allows one-party consent.
The content of the recording, however, may be relevant to your custody case. Consider consulting a family law attorney.
Can I use the phone call in court?
The admissibility of phone call recordings in court depends on the context. Here are some points to consider:
- The recording is legal under Ohio's "one-party consent" law.
- The content must be relevant to the case.
- The court has discretion on whether to admit the recording.
- Consult with a family law attorney for specific advice.