search warrant
noun
: a warrant authorizing a search (as of a house) for stolen goods or unlawful possessions
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Both front tires were popped and deflated, according to a search warrant affidavit.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
With three victims identified, Preston obtained a search warrant for Bertram’s office.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
As the case proceeded, the defense team filed motions to suppress DNA evidence obtained through the forensic genealogy process and questioning the validity of other evidence, including cell phone records and the accuracy of a search warrant affidavit.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Her attorney, James Quadra, said the search warrant CalMatters obtained late Monday from Sacramento police through a California Public Records Act request only helps their case.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
With three victims identified, Preston obtained a search warrant for Bertram’s office.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
As the case proceeded, the defense team filed motions to suppress DNA evidence obtained through the forensic genealogy process and questioning the validity of other evidence, including cell phone records and the accuracy of a search warrant affidavit.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Her attorney, James Quadra, said the search warrant CalMatters obtained late Monday from Sacramento police through a California Public Records Act request only helps their case.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
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“Search warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/search%20warrant. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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