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§ 1523. — 1523. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1078, Sec. 1.5.)

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Part 2.TITLE 12. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CRIMINAL NATURE
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Of Search Warrants

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A search warrant is an order in writing, in the name of the people, signed by a magistrate, directed to a peace officer, commanding him or her to search for a person or persons, a thing or things, or personal property, and, in the case of a thing or things or personal property, bring the same before the magistrate.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1078, Sec. 1.5. Effective January 1, 1997.
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