A “search warrant” is an order in writing in the name of the state signed by a judge, or by a magistrate authorized by law to issue search warrants, and directed to the sheriff or to any constable of the county, commanding him to search for personal property and bring it before the court issuing the warrant.
Ala. Code § 15-5-1
“Search Warrant” Defined.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 414 So. 2d 157 - Etheridge v. State (1982)
Most recently applied in Robinson v. Ash (March 2019)
(Code 1852, §825; Code 1867, §4376; Code 1876, §4005; Code 1886, §4727; Code 1896, §5484; Code 1907, §7757; Code 1923, §5471; Code 1940, T. 15, §100.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.