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On an outstanding warrant can they enter your property without a search warrant?
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∙ 15y ago
They already have a warrant for the arrest of a person so they do not need another one to entire the residence of the named person. However, they do need a search and seizure warrant to search the premises for anything or anyone not included in the "outstanding" warrant.
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What is a court order allowing an individual or his or her property to be searched or siezed is called?
When police officers have a court order to search a home or a person, it is called a search warrant. If a police officer has reasonable suspicions, then they can search a person without a search warrant.
What word means a court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence?
A Search Warrant
What does search warrant mean?
A search warrant is a document an offical must have to search your property for any reason.
Does the day the judge signs the search warrant count?
Yes. In most places the search warrant is valid as soon as it is signed. Sometimes, law enforcement can be at your house, without a warrant, and they can enter and search your property based on a phone call, telling them the judge signed the warrant.
No persons house or property may be searched without?
a search warrant Also- I believe a Game Warden does not need a warrant.
Can cops search your house without a warrant?
Under most circumstances, no. The police usually need a warrant to search your house, car, property, etc. However, there are some cases in which the rule can be bent. If you are being arrested, the police may search you and your property for weapons or other accomplices for their own safety. If the police already have permission to be on your property, and they see some form of evidence that is clearly visible, they have the right to lawfully seize it. If the person who is in control of the property gives consent to the police, they may search it.
In Canada what is the difference between a search warrant and a general warrant?
A search warrant allows police to search for property and seize specific property, at a specific time, for a specific reason; In Canada a "General Warrant" allows the police to use a particular technique or method, (that without Judicial authority would be considered a breach of the persons rights) to obtain information relating to an offense. An example of a General Warrant would be: Authorization for the police to conduct a perimeter search of a property to look for signs of say a marijuana grow operation (condensation, smell etc) These observations can not be physically seized (They are observations and not property) and therefore a search warrant is not applicable.
Can the police enter your house without you there?
The police can only search your house and property with a search warrant or with your permission. Contrary to the belief of most people, the police have no right to search your property for someone who does or doesn't live with you without a warrant.
If a warrant is to search a home can a car on that property be searched?
It depends on the wording of the specific warrant.
If a search warrant was issued for a specific reason do they have the authority to remove items and seize property not pertaining to what the warrant was issued for?
Almost impossible to answer without knowing much more detail.
What type of police action was banned by the 4th amendment?
The 4th Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement, which means that police cannot conduct searches or take property from individuals without a warrant or probable cause. This includes entering homes without permission or conducting searches without a valid reason.
If there is an arrest warrant out for a person do you need a search warrant?
No. As the arrest warrant for a person is simply that in & of itself -- to arrest the person. There should not be a need for a search warrant unless the authorities wish to search through one's personal property.
