# Ala. Code § 15-5-3: Section 15-5-3 Probable Cause and Affidavit Required

> Alabama · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T15_C5_S15-5-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 15-5-3
- **Heading:** Section 15-5-3 Probable Cause and Affidavit Required
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-5-3

## Text

A search warrant can only be issued on probable cause, supported by an affidavit naming or describing the person and particularly describing the property and the place to be searched.

## 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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