North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 15A. Criminal Procedure Act § 15A-259. Application of Article to all warrants; exception as to inspection warrants and special riot situations

The requirements of this Article apply to search warrants issued for any purpose, except that the contents of and procedure relating to inspection warrants are to be governed by the provisions of Article 4A of Chapter 15 and warrants to inspect vehicles in riot areas or approaching municipalities during emergencies are subject to the special procedures set out in G.S. 14-288.11. Nothing in this Article is intended to alter or affect the emergency search doctrine.