Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

can a law enforcement agency serve a search warrant outside their jurisdiction


Asked on 10/11/11, 5:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Daniel Martin Law Office of Daniel K Martin

The strict answer is no, however most people do not realize that judges in California are California Superior Court Judges and they can issue a search warrant for any place in California. They cannot issue a search warrant in another state, which would be outside their jurisdiction.

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Answered on 10/12/11, 4:14 pm


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