A search warrant is an order in writing, in the name of the people, signed by a magistrate, directed to a peace officer, commanding him or her to search for a person or persons, a thing or things, or personal property, and, in the case of a thing or things or personal property, bring the same before the magistrate.
Cal. Penal Code § 1523
Of Search Warrants
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case Messerschmidt v. Millender (2012)
Most recently applied in United States v. Donnell Artis (March 2019)
Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1078, Sec. 1.5
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Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.