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2012 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act.
Article 11 - Search Warrants.
- Section 15A-241 - Definition of search warrant.
- Section 15A-242 - Items subject to seizure under a search warrant.
- Section 15A-243 - Who may issue a search warrant.
- Section 15A-244 - Contents of the application for a search warrant.
- Section 15A-245 - Basis for issuance of a search warrant; duty of the issuing official.
- Section 15A-246 - Form and content of the search warrant.
- Section 15A-247 - Who may execute a search warrant.
- Section 15A-248 - Time of execution of a search warrant.
- Section 15A-249 - Officer to give notice of identity and purpose.
- Section 15A-250 - Reserved for future codification purposes.
- Section 15A-251 - Entry by force.
- Section 15A-252 - Service of a search warrant.
- Section 15A-253 - Scope of the search; seizure of items not named in the warrant.
- Section 15A-254 - List of items seized.
- Section 15A-255 - Frisk of persons present in premises or vehicle to be searched.
- Section 15A-256 - Detention and search of persons present in private premises or vehicle to be searched.
- Section 15A-257 - Return of the executed warrant.
- Section 15A-258 - Disposition of seized property.
- Section 15A-259 - Application of Article to all warrants; exception as to inspection warrants and special riot situations.
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