Whats the difference between a subpoena and a search warrant?

Answer 1

A search warrant can be considered a subpoena. A subpoena is many more things. It is an order from the court to either produce documents or show up in person or allow a search.

Answer 2

A search warrant is an order issued by a judge, authorizing a law enforcement officer to search for and seize any property that constitutes evidence of the commission of a crime, property used as the means of committing a crime, contraband, etc.

Law enforcement officers cannot obtain search warrants unless they convince a judge that there is probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed.

Search warrants are virtually always granted, so it is not particularly difficult for law enforcement offers to get them. Criminals can escape conviction if evidence is seized without a warrant.

Both a subpoena and a search warrant must be signed by a judge before a library can disclose information about patrons.

The same is true for a "court order." The point is that libraries cannot disclose information about their patrons, even to law enforcement personnel, without an order of some kind, signed by a judge. If a subpoena is signed only by a lawyer or by a law enforcement officer, it is *not* adequate.

One difference between a search warrant and a subpoena is that a subpoena is issued ahead of time, whereas a search warrant permits the police to conduct a search on the spot.

Answer 3

I am by no means an professional or an expert in this field- only if you consider watching CSI,Law and Order, Criminal Minds and Cold Case educational. BUT, I think that a subpoena means you have to report to court and testify in a certain case. A search warrant just means that the police have the right to search the area designated on the search warrant.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

A subpoena is a notice to appear in court.

A search warrant is a court order to search property.

Answer 6

An arrest warrant gives police the right to haul you in to jail, charge you, arraign you and then your freedom depends upon the judge and your bail. At the time of arrest, your rights should be read to you. If they are not, inform your lawyer, for you will have to hire a lawyer or, if you are indigent, a lawyer will be assigned to you. Being in or out of any house does not matter if they have an arrest warrant. They have a right to enter and arrest you. A search warrant, on the other hand, is simply a paper signed by a judge giving police the right to search the premises for items they have "probable cause" to believe are pertinent to a crime. Sometimes a search warrant will accompany a warrant for arrest. At other times, it is served separately, as the police gather information concerning a crime. Remember, though, that if a crime has been committed and the police are reasonably sure that you are the perpetrator, they can arrest without first obtaining a warrant. At this time, your rights should also be read to you.

Answer 7

A subpoena is when you are asked to appear in court, and a search warrent is when to police get a warrant from the government saying that they can enter your home, apartment, etc. with out your permission

Answer 8

A search warrant authorizes law enforcement officers to search designated premises, motor vehicles or persons and to seize specific evidence relating to a criminal investigation.
A subpoena (Latin for "under a penalty") is a court order. It commands the appearance of a person or the production of certain records or things.

Answer 9

A subpoena can be ordered at a bar, a search warrant at your house. :)

Answer 10

subpoena you were served with doc's to show up in court.
Search warrant, Law enforcement agency has the right to come into your property and conduct a search.