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Article 1

Search Warrants

15-5-1“Search Warrant” Defined.15-5-2Grounds for Issuance.15-5-3Probable Cause and Affidavit Required.15-5-4Examination of Complainant and Witnesses; Contents of Depositions.15-5-5Issuance of Warrant.15-5-6Form.15-5-7By Whom Executed.15-5-8When Executed; Time of Execution to Be Stated.15-5-9Authority of Serving Officer to Break into House.15-5-10Taking of Property.15-5-11Receipt for Property Taken.15-5-12Warrant to Be Executed and Returned Within 10 Days.15-5-13Contents of Return; Copies to Be Furnished.15-5-14Disposition of Taken Property by Court If Property Stolen or Embezzled.15-5-15Hearing on Controverted Grounds; Authentication of Testimony as to Such Facts.15-5-16Restoration of Taken Property to Defendant; Property to Be Forwarded to Court If Not Restored.15-5-17Searching of Person Charged with Felony for Weapon or Evidence in Judge’s or Magistrate’s Presence.15-5-18Payment of Fees and Costs.15-5-19Penalty for Procuring Maliciously and Without Probable Cause.