Penal Code section 1523

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.

Source: Section 1523, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1523. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 1523’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_1523

Original Source: Section 1523, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1523. (last accessed May 12, 2025).