# Ala. Code § 15-5-1: Section 15-5-1 “Search Warrant” Defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 15-5-1
- **Heading:** Section 15-5-1 “Search Warrant” Defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-1

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 15-5-1 Section 15-5-1 “Search Warrant” Defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-2 Section 15-5-2 Grounds for Issuance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-3 Section 15-5-3 Probable Cause and Affidavit Required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-4 Section 15-5-4 Examination of Complainant and Witnesses; Contents of Depositions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-5 Section 15-5-5 Issuance of Warrant](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-6 Section 15-5-6 Form](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-7 Section 15-5-7 By Whom Executed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-8 Section 15-5-8 When Executed; Time of Execution to Be Stated](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-9 Section 15-5-9 Authority of Serving Officer to Break into House](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-10 Section 15-5-10 Taking of Property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-11 Section 15-5-11 Receipt for Property Taken](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-11.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-12 Section 15-5-12 Warrant to Be Executed and Returned Within 10 Days](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-12.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-13 Section 15-5-13 Contents of Return; Copies to Be Furnished](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-13.md)
- [Ala. Code § 15-5-14 Section 15-5-14 Disposition of Taken Property by Court If Property Stolen or Embezzled](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-14.md)

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