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Section 15-5-1 “Search Warrant” Defined

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Alabama Code › Title 15 › Chapter 5 › Section 15-5-1

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A “search warrant” is an order in writing in the name of the state signed by a judge, or by a magistrate authorized by law to issue search warrants, and directed to the sheriff or to any constable of the county, commanding him to search for personal property and bring it before the court issuing the warrant.

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