FEDERAL · 18 U.S.C. · Chapter 109

Search warrant procured maliciously

18 U.S.C. § 2235
Title18Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter109 — SEARCHES AND SEIZURES

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18 U.S.C. § 2235.

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Whoever maliciously and without probable cause procures a search warrant to be issued and executed, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

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History

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 803; Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, §601(a)(8), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3498; Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title III, §3002(a)(3), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1805.)

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Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §630 (June 15, 1917, ch. 30, title XI, §20, 40 Stat. 230).
Minor changes were made in phraseology.

Editorial Notes

Amendments
2002—Pub. L. 107–273 inserted ", or both" after "year".
1996—Pub. L. 104–294 substituted "fined under this title" for "fined not more than $1,000".

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