California Penal Code 1523 – A search warrant is an order in writing, in the name of the people, …
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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.
(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1078, Sec. 1.5. Effective January 1, 1997.)
Terms Used In California Penal Code 1523
- magistrate: signifies any one of the officers mentioned in Section 808. See California Penal Code 7
- peace officer: signify any one of the officers mentioned in Chapter 4. See California Penal Code 7
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Penal Code 7
- property: includes both real and personal property. See California Penal Code 7