§ 13-3911 – Definition
13-3911. Definition A search warrant is an order in writing issued in the name of the state of Arizona, signed by a magistrate, directed to a peace officer, commanding him to search for personal property, persons or items described in section 13-3912.
§ 13-3912 – Grounds for issuance
13-3912. Grounds for issuance A search warrant may be issued upon any of the following grounds: 1. When the property to be seized was stolen or embezzled. 2. When the property or things to be seized were used as a means of committing a public offense. 3. When the property or things to be seized […]
§ 13-3913 – Conditions precedent to issuance
13-3913. Conditions precedent to issuance No search warrant shall be issued except on probable cause, supported by affidavit, naming or describing the person and particularly describing the property to be seized and the place to be searched.
§ 13-3914 – Examination on oath; affidavits
13-3914. Examination on oath; affidavits A. Before issuing a warrant, the magistrate may examine on oath the person or persons seeking the warrant, and any witnesses produced, and must take his affidavit, or their affidavits, in writing and cause the affidavit to be subscribed by the party or parties making the affidavit. Before issuing the […]
§ 13-3915 – Issuance; form of warrant; duplicate original warrant; telefacsimile
13-3915. Issuance; form of warrant; duplicate original warrant; telefacsimile A. If the magistrate is satisfied that probable cause for the issuance of the warrant exists, the magistrate shall issue a search warrant commanding a search by any peace officer of the person or place specified, for the items described. B. On a reasonable showing that […]