Is it illegal for someone who visits my home to record our conversation with a wire mic?

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Is it illegal for someone who visits my home to record our conversation with a wire mic?

I have reason to believe that a family member is recording our conversations in my home when they visit in order to collect info in helping them to take all of our dad’s money and property when he dies. He doesn’t have much time left so they are trying to get me off the Will.

Asked on August 21, 2019 under Personal Injury, Missouri

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

MO is what is know as a "1 party consent" state. Therefore, so long as at least 1 party to a conversation consents to its being recorded, it is legal to do so. Accordingly, this person is not breaking the law and may record if they choose.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

MO is what is know as a "1 party consent" state. Therefore, so long as at least 1 party to a conversation consents to its being recorded, it is legal to do so. Accordingly, this person is not breaking the law and may record if they choose. 


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