(1) An application for a digital evidence access order may be made in person.
(2) An application for a digital evidence access order made under this section must be in writing in the form prescribed by the regulations.
(3) An eligible issuing officer must not issue a digital evidence access order under this section unless the information given by the applicant in or in connection with the application is verified before the eligible issuing officer--(a) on oath or affirmation, or(b) by affidavit.
(4) An eligible issuing officer may administer an oath or affirmation or take an affidavit for the purposes of an application for a digital evidence access order.