Definitions for "Search warrant"
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a court order giving police the right to enter and search where someone lives or works.
A written order by a magistrate directed to a peace officer commanding him/her to search for certain property or thing and to seize it and bring it before the magistrate, or commanding him/her to search for and photograph a child and to deliver to the magistrate any of the film exposed pursuant to the order. A search warrant may not be issued unless sufficient facts are first presented to satisfy the issuing magistrate that probable cause exists for its issuance. A sworn affidavit setting forth substantial facts establishing probable cause must be filed in every instance in which a search warrant is requested. If the affidavit establishes probable cause that a person has committed an offense, the search warrant may also order his/her arrest. A search warrant must be executed within three days of its issuance
A document which enables police to search premises and/or vehicles and/or persons and to seize things found which may be used as evidence• Justices of the Peace• Police Powers
A court order, authorized for good cause by a judicial magistrate, that allows a search of private property.
An order signed by a judge that permits the police to enter a specified place to search for specific items named in the warrant.
An order that tells the police to search a specific place to find specific people or things. A judge can order a search warrant if there is probable cause.
A document designed to be used to search for forfeitable assets (bank records, purchase receipts/orders, real estate records, insurance appraisals, loan applications, financial statements, wills, etc.), in addition to documentary evidence of criminal activity.
A written order issued by a judge or magistrate, directing a law enforcement officer to search a particular place for evidence of a crime.
An order in writing, issued by a judge in the name of the state, directing an officer to search a specified house or other premises for stolen property; usually required as a condition precedent to a legal search and seizure.
a warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to search for objects or people involved in the commission of a crime and to produce them in court; the warrant describes the locations where the officials may search
a court order authorizing the police to search premises to locate evidence that may be used in a criminal prosecution
a document evidencing judicial authority to search
a document legally required for police to conduct searches of private property in the course of their investigation
a document signed and issued by a Judge authorizing the Police to search a particular location or individual in a quest to obtain evidence of criminal activity
a judicial declaration, issued by a judge, allowing law enforcement to search for and seize items described in the warrant in specific locations also described in the warrant
a judicial document that authorizes police officers to search a person or place to obtain evidence for presentation in criminal prosecutions
a judicially approved document that authorizes law enforcement officials to search a particular place
a kind of permission slip, signed by a judge, that allows the police to enter private property to look for particular items
a legal document issued by a judge giving a law enforcement officer the authority to search a person's dwelling, person, or personal belongings
an authorization by a court to the police to search a particular place, at a particular time for specific items
an entirely different animal from a Bench Warrant or an Arrest Warrant
an official order from a magistrate authorizing a search of a particular person's home or location for particular objects at a specific time
an order in writing signed by a judge directing a police officer to search a certain place and/or person for specified property and to bring that property to court
an order signed by a judge that authorizes police officers to search for specific For example, a warrant may authorize the search of "the premises at
an order signed by a judge that authorizes police officers to search for specific objects or materials at a definite location at a specified time
an order signed by a judge that gives police officers the right to search a specific place for specific objects or materials
a process issued by a competent court or officer authorizing an officer therein named or described, to examine a house or other place for the purpose of finding goods which it is alleged have been stolen
a written court order entitling law enforcement officers to search a defined premises
a written court order that allows the police to conduct a specified search
a written document that is signed by a magistrate or a judicial officer
a written order giving a person authority to enter a premises and search for and seize property
a written order, signed by a tribal judge, directing a law enforcement officer to conduct a search and seize property specified in the warrant
a written court order authorizing a law enforcement officer to search certain premises for specified items and to seize the items described.
An order by a judge authorizing specified law officers to examine a subject's premises or possessions to bring them to the court. Search warrants can be issued only if there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed and must particularly describe the place to be searched an the items or persons to be seized. The U.S Constitution Fourth Amendment guarantees citizens freedom from unreasonable searches or seizures.
A written order from a justice or magistrate directing an officer to search a specific place for a specific object, issued upon a showing of probable cause.
A written order issued by a judge or magistrate, directing a law enforcement officer to search a specific location for specific things or individuals.
An order issued by a judge that authorizes police officers to conduct a search of a specific location.
an order in writing, issued by a judge or magistrate, in the name of the state, directed to a sheriff, or other officer, commanding him to search a specific house, shop, or other premises, for specific property related to a crime.
A written order issued by a judge that directs a law enforcement officer to search a specific area for a particular piece of evidence.
An order issued by a judge commanding a peace officer to search a specified location for a specific reason.
Written order issued by a judge that permits a law enforcement officer to search a specific area for specific items.
a court order directing a police officer to conduct a search of a designated premise, vehicle or person for the purpose of seizing designated property
An order in writing in the name of the people, signed by a magistrate, directed to a peace officer, commanding that peace officer to search for personal property, and bring it before the magistrate.
An order issued by a court upon a finding of probable cause directing the search of a particular location for a particular item(s).
a written order issued by a judge authorizing law enforcement officers to search and seize property that will serve as evidence in a criminal proceeding.
A document issued by a judicial officer which directs a law enforcement officer to conduct a search at a specific location, for specified property or persons relating to a crime(s), to seize the property or persons if found, and to account for the results of the search to the issuing judicial officer.
a court order that allows the person holding the order, generally a law enforcement officer, to search areas specified in the order for items specified in the order.
written order signed by a judge which directs law enforcement officers to search a particular place and seize particular property which is stolen, illegal to possess, or constitutes evidence of a crime
An order signed by a judge that directs owners of private property to allow the police to enter and search for items named in the warrant. The judge won't issue the warrant unless she has been convinced that there is probable cause for the search -- that reliable evidence shows that it's more likely than not that a crime has occurred and that the items sought by the police are connected with it and will be found at the location named in the warrant. In limited situations the police may search without a warrant, but they cannot use what they find at trial if the defense can show that there was no probable cause for the search.
A court order (i.e. signed by a judge) that gives a police the permission to enter private property and to search for evidence of the commission of a crime, for the proceeds of crime or property that the police suspect may be used to commit a crime. These court orders are obtained on the basis of a sworn statement by the requesting law enforcement officer and will precisely describe the place to be searched and, in some cases, the exact property being sought.
An order given and signed by a judge that allows police to enter and search for items in a private property. It's given only when the judge suspects the items looked for an help solving a ...
A search warrant is a written warrant issued by judge or magistrate which authorizes the police to conduct a search of a person or location for evidence of a criminal offense, and seize the evidence.
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