# D.C. Code § 23-522: Applications for search warrants

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-522

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 23-522
- **Heading:** Applications for search warrants
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 5 / § 23-522

## Text

(a) Each application for a search warrant shall be made in writing, or by telephone or other appropriate means, including facsimile transmissions or other electronic communications, upon oath or affirmation to a judicial officer, pursuant to the Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure.
(b) Each application shall include —
(1) the name and title of the applicant;
(2) a statement that there is probable cause to believe that property of a kind or character described in section 23-521(d) is likely to be found in a designated premise, in a designated vehicle or object, or upon designated persons;
(3) allegations of fact supporting such statement; and
(4) a request that the judicial officer issue a search warrant directing a search for and seizure of the property in question.
The applicant may also submit depositions or affidavits of other persons containing allegations of fact supporting or tending to support those contained in the application.
(c) The application may also contain a request that the search warrant be made executable at any hour of the day or night upon the ground that there is probable cause to believe that (1) it cannot be executed during the hours of daylight, (2) the property sought is likely to be removed or destroyed if not seized forthwith, or (3) the property sought is not likely to be found except at certain times or in certain circumstances. Any request made pursuant to this subsection must be accompanied and supported by allegations of fact supporting such request.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 23-501 § 23-501. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-501.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-521 § 23-521. Nature and issuance of search warrants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-521.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-522 § 23-522. Applications for search warrants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-522.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-523 § 23-523. Time of execution of search warrants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-523.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-524 § 23-524. Execution of search warrants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-524.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-525 § 23-525. Disposition of property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-525.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-526 § 23-526. Limitations on consent searches.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-526.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-531 § 23-531. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-531.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-532 § 23-532. Depositing of seized currency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-532.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-533 § 23-533. Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-533.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-534 § 23-534. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-534.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-541 § 23-541. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-541.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-542 § 23-542. Interception, disclosure, and use of wire or oral communications prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-542.md)
- [D.C. Code § 23-543 § 23-543. Possession, sale, distribution, manufacture, assembly, and advertising of wire or oral communication intercepting devices prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T23_C5_S23-543.md)

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