2006-08-03 14:31:57 · 7 answers · asked by curiouss77 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
OK. Why are the 2 copies of the search warrent copies, like "copy machine" copies?
2006-08-03 14:46:20 · update #1
It has to be signed by a judge. That's it.
2006-08-03 14:35:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not have to be notarized because it is signed by an officer of the court with the power to take oaths. The copies can be photo copies because the police (in Texas) are required to leave one copy with you, and fill out return the original to the judge. This means they normally make a second copy to carry with them so the original is safe in the office.
2006-08-03 15:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by Steve R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This varies from state to state, but generally a search warrant must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit describing the officers basis for belief that illegal items will be found in a certain place, it must describe that place accurately and the items to be searched for. The actual warrant - like any warrant - needs to be signed by a judge.
2006-08-03 15:33:29 · answer #3 · answered by shomechely 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Notary confirms the identity of the person signing a document. The judge knows he is the one who signed the search warrant.
2006-08-03 14:50:13 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only needs to be signed by a judge or justice of the peace
2006-08-03 14:35:46 · answer #5 · answered by softheart_strongwill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, Just approved by a judge over the phone. The paperwork need only be in place before arraignment.
2006-08-03 14:36:04 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
signed by a judge ? good question...I'm curious now.
2006-08-03 14:36:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋