The affidavit or affidavits must set forth the facts tending to establish the grounds of the application, or probable cause for believing that they exist.
Cal. Penal Code § 1527
Of Search Warrants
Applied in 10 court decisions — leading case 38 Cal. 3d 711 - People v. Frank (1985)
Most recently applied in People v. Terrones (July 1989)
Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1883.
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