§ 28-4-254 — Search Warrant for Seizure of Prohibited Liquors and Beverages, Etc., Generally - Issuance - Standard for Issuance; Contents of Affidavit Supporting Determination of Probable Cause

Alabama § 28-4-254

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 28: Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine
• Ch. 4: Regulation and Control of Alcoholic Beverages in Dry Counties and Dry Municipalities
• Art. 11: Forfeiture and Condemnation of Contraband Liquors and Beverages, Etc

Text

Said warrants shall be issued only on probable cause supported by affidavit naming or describing the person or other party whose premises are to be searched, if known, and describing as nearly as possible the liquors and beverages to be searched for and the place to be searched. The liquors or beverages may be described as prohibited liquors and beverages or spirituous, vinous or malt liquors if more specific description is not obtainable, and the affidavit may show that more specific description is not obtainable.

Legislative History

(Acts 1909, No. 191, p. 63; Acts 1915, No. 2, p. 8; Code 1923, §4743; Code 1940, T. 29, §212.)