Search Warrant at Law Glossary

What is it? Art. 18.01. [304] SEARCH WARRANT. (a) A search warrant is a written order, issued by a magistrate and directed to a peace officer, commanding him to search for any property or thing and to seize the same and bring it before such magistrate or commanding

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