Search-Warrant

A search-warrant is an Order in writing, lssued by a justice or other magistrate, in the name of the state, directed to a sheriff, constable or other officer, commanding him to search a specified house, shop or other premises, for personal property alleged to have been stolen or for unlawful goods, and to bring the same, when found, before the magistrate, and usually also the bsdy of the person occupying the premises, to be dealt with according to law.

Pen. Co.de Cal. § 1523; Code Ain. 1886, § 4727; Rev. Code Iowa 1880, § 4629.