Search warrant definition

Search warrant means an order that is:
Search warrant means a warrant under this Division authorizing a search of premises;
Search warrant means a written order based upon a finding of probable cause, in the name of the State, county, or municipality, signed by a judge authorized by law to issue search warrants, directed to any authorized law enforcement officer, commanding the officer to search for and seize a person and/or thing.

Examples of Search warrant in a sentence

  • Among such statutes are the following: U.S.C., Title 18: Section 287 [former] (Search warrant for suspected counterfeiture) U.S.C., Title 19: Section 1595 (Customs duties; searches and seizures) U.S.C., Title 26: Section 3117 [now 5557] (Officers and agents authorized to investigate, issue search warrants, and prosecute for violations) For statutes which incorporate by reference 18 U.S.C. [former] 98, and therefore are now controlled by this rule, see, e.

  • Search warrant returns are to be presented to the Clerk of the Criminal Court, who is authorized to receive and execute the return for the Court.

  • Search warrant records shall be indexed and the warrants and returns retained in their original form for five years after the date of service or last service attempt.

  • Search warrant records are unique to the Judicial Branch, and search warrant records without a return of service may contain confidential case or investigation information.

  • Search warrant records shall be indexed and the warrants and returns retained in their original form for five (5) years after the date of service or last service attempt.


More Definitions of Search warrant

Search warrant means a written order made by a magistrate directed to a law enforcement officer commanding the officer to search the premises described in the search warrant and to seize property described or identified in the search warrant.
Search warrant means a search warrant issued under Part 5.
Search warrant means: (i) a federal search warrant issued upon a determination of
Search warrant. , means a warrant which authorises the person to whom it is directed—
Search warrant means a written order directed to a policeman, commanding him to search for and, if found, to seize and bring before a particular court or official certain articles supposed to be in the possession of a person or at a place named or described in the search warrant. It shall be signed by the Clerk of Courts or by the official issuing it, and shall state the grounds or probable cause for its issuance and the name of the person or persons whose statements, under oath, have been taken in support thereof. It shall designate the court or official to whom it shall be returned.
Search warrant means a written order signed by a judge
Search warrant means a Judge or Justice’s written authorization, based on information received under oath that authorizes a law enforcement officer to search a building, receptacle or place, and seize specific documents or items, or specified categories of documents or items.