N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-243
Who may issue a search warrant
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Current — April 1, 2022
As of June 1, 2021
(1) A search warrant valid throughout the State may be issued by: A Justice of the Supreme Court.
(1) A search warrant valid throughout the State may be issued by: A Justice of the Supreme Court.
(2) A judge of the Court of Appeals.
(2) A judge of the Court of Appeals.
(3) A judge of the superior court.
(3) A judge of the superior court.
(4) Other search warrants may be issued by: A judge of the district court as provided in G.S. 7A-291.
(4) Other search warrants may be issued by: A judge of the district court as provided in G.S. 7A-291.
(5) A clerk as provided in G.S. 7A-180 and 7A-181.
(5) A clerk as provided in G.S. 7A-180 and 7A-181.
(6) A magistrate as provided in G.S. 7A-273.
(6) A magistrate as provided in G.S. 7A-273.
History
Official source: North Carolina General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain North Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.