Search warrants, suspects rights
CAn you please tell me the rights of a suspect who is presented with a search warrant? For instance, is the suspect supposed to get a copy of the warrant, and if something is seized does the suspect get a receipt of some sort?
Asked on 3/16/04, 7:19 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Nitzberg
Andrew Nitzberg & Associates
Re: Search warrants, suspects rights
The person on whom the warrant is served is not necessarily a 'suspect'.
You are entitled to a copy of the warrant and that should include a description of what is intended to be searched and what items are searched for. You are entitled to a receipt for anything taken by the police.
The search may also include anything in 'plain sight' or any contraband not named in the warrant unearthed by the search.
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Answered on 3/17/04, 3:12 pm
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