NCJ Number
40773
Date Published
1976
Length
117 pages
Annotation
THIS BOOKLET IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR NORTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, DISTRICT ATTORNEYS, MAGISTRATES, AND JUDGES ON THE PROPER METHODS OF PREPARING AND EXECUTING SEARCH WARRANTS.
Abstract
MOST OF THE BOOKLET DEALS WITH THE TRADITIONAL WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR EVIDENCE OF A CRIME, BUT SEVERAL SECTIONS DISCUSS SPECIAL SITUATIONS: ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTIONS, SEARCHES FOR WEAPONS IN THE VICINITY OF A RIOT, AND NONTESTIMONIAL IDENTIFICATION ORDERS. THE APPENDIXES INCLUDE THE CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY PROVISIONS AFFECTING SEARCH WARRANTS IN NORTH CAROLINA AND SAMPLES OF THE FORMS USED FOR WARRANTS. FOOTNOTES ARE PROVIDED FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL AUTHORITY SUPPORTING THE STATEMENTS IN THE TEXT. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)...MSP