If my company is conducting an internal investigation that may result in criminal or civil action, do I need to hire a licensed private investigator to conduct the investigation?
A. Laws governing what activities require a private investigator license vary from state to state and country to country. Many states have broad laws governing what requires licensing, and significant penalties for violating these laws. In many states, a contractor who is not a practicing attorney interviewing witnesses as part of an internal investigation must operate under a private investigator license. You should refer to the laws governing private investigators in your state.
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