# Fla. Stat. § 933.02: 933.02 Grounds for issuance of search warrant

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.02

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 933.02
- **Heading:** 933.02 Grounds for issuance of search warrant
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 933 / Section 933.02

## Text

Upon proper affidavits being made, a search warrant may be issued under the provisions of this chapter upon any of the following grounds:

(1) When the property shall have been stolen or embezzled in violation of law;

(2) When any property shall have been used: (a) As a means to commit any crime; (b) In connection with gambling, gambling implements and appliances; or (c) In violation of s. 847.011 or other laws in reference to obscene prints and literature;

(3) When any property constitutes evidence relevant to proving that a felony has been committed;

(4) When any property is being held or possessed: (a) In violation of any of the laws prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors; (b) In violation of the fish and game laws; (c) In violation of the laws relative to food and drug; or (d) In violation of the laws relative to citrus disease pursuant to s. 581.184; or

(5) When the laws in relation to cruelty to animals, as provided in chapter 828, have been or are violated in any particular building or place.

This section also applies to any papers or documents used as a means of or in aid of the commission of any offense against the laws of the state.

History: s. 16, sub-ch. 8, ch. 1637, 1868; s. 6, ch. 3921, 1889; RS 3007, 3008; GS 4083, 4084; RGS 6187, 6188; s. 4, ch. 9321, 1923; CGL 8501, 8502, 8506; s. 2, ch. 74-318; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 2, ch. 2002-11; s. 2, ch. 2003-188; s. 7, ch. 2006-45; s. 3, ch. 2010-35; s. 8, ch. 2019-45.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 933.01 933.01 Persons competent to issue search warrant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.01.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.02 933.02 Grounds for issuance of search warrant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.02.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.03 933.03 Destruction of obscene prints and literature.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.03.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.04 933.04 Affidavits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.04.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.05 933.05 Issuance in blank prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.05.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.06 933.06 Sworn application required before issuance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.06.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.07 933.07 Issuance of search warrants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.07.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.08 933.08 Search warrants to be served by officers mentioned therein.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.08.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.09 933.09 Officer may break open door, etc., to execute warrant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.09.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.10 933.10 Execution of search warrant during day or night.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.10.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.11 933.11 Duplicate to be delivered when warrant served.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.11.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.12 933.12 Return and inventory.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.12.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.13 933.13 Copy of inventory shall be delivered upon request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 933.14 933.14 Return of property taken under search warrant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C933_S933.14.md)

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