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A search warrant is an order in writing, in the name of the people, signed by a magistrate, directed to a peace officer, commanding him or her to search for a person or persons, a thing or things, or personal property, and, in the case of a thing or things or personal property, bring the same before the magistrate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 1523 - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-1523.html/
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