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The only authority: the Government, whether local, state, or federal, by virtues of the authority of their respective law-enforcement agencies.
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Can a protem sign a search warrant?
No, a pro tem judge cannot sign a search warrant. Only a judge with the authority to issue search warrants can do so. A pro tem judge is a temporary substitute judge who fills in for a regular judge and has limited authority.
Can the repo man issue a warrant for my arrest?
A repo man can not issue a warrant for your arrest. Only a judge can issue an official arrest warrant.
How long can a person be held in jail on a bench warrant in Texas as a witness?
A "bench warrant" is a warrant issued by a judge on his sole authority. Only the judge who issued the warrant can vacate the warrant. If he had to issue one to get you to court to testify, you probably won't be released until after your necessity in the court action is ended.
What is the purpose of a search warrant?
Only the police can apply for a search warrant, and only a judge can approve of the search warrant. The police only apply for search warrants when they have reasonable suspicion that their suspect is hiding something illegal in his/her house.
A search warrant was issued to your friend house and your truck was there can it be search?
No, because the warrant is for the house and house only. Although police officers would probably still search the vehicle, only to use the warrant as an excuse for an illegal contraband hunt.
Even though there is a search warrant can police search a home in South Dakota if no one's been in the home to receive the warrant?
Yes. The police can search any items if they have a warrant. It does not matter that no one is there to receive the warrant. The police only have to leave a copy of the warrant at the residence.
Can a lunch box be searched without a warrant?
Only if you let them. If they don't have any warrant, they can only search you IF they have your permission.
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.
Can they search your home if they smell pot?
Only if they have a warrant
Can a police officer release you and later issue a warrant for your arrest?
No, a police officer cannot issue a warrant for your arrest only a judge or court magistrate can do that.
What kind of warrant can a parole agent issue?
Parole Agents/Officers do not possess that power. Only judges and magistrates have the pwer to issue a warrant. However, the agent/officer can present an affidavit for a warrant to the court to support a request for the issuance of a warrant.
Why should anyone have the right to search your home?
(in the US) Only government agents properly authorized by a judicially issued warrant have the legal authortiy to search a residence. In order to obtain such a warrant they must prepare an affidavit to present to a judge, setting forth the specific probable cause supporting the request. If the judge does not find sufficient probable cause to issue the warrant the affidavit will be denied.
