Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Search Warrant Procedures

After enquiring on Three(3)separate occations(while being searched and arrested)are the Police required by ''Law'' or ''Standard Proceedure'',at the time of execution and service of a ''Search Warrant''; To disclose and/or show said ''Warrant'',as well as to give, and/or leave a copy with the person, and/or property named?


Asked on 5/11/01, 6:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: Search Warrant Procedures

I read something recently concerning showing a search warrant. However, it may be a procedure. I don't believe it is required by law. There has to be so much apprehension by the police, who are searching a residence, that it could lead to violence with a deadly weapon, that making sure that they leave a copy of the search warrant is probably not high on their priorities.

If charges are filed, you'll get to review the search warrant at the time of the arraignment.

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Answered on 6/21/01, 1:01 pm


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