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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Personal property is subject to seizure pursuant to a search warrant if there is reasonable cause to believe that it:
1. Is stolen; or
2. Is unlawfully possessed; or
3. Has been used, or is possessed for the purpose of being used, to commit or conceal the commission of an offense against the laws of this state or another state, provided however, that if such offense was against the laws of another state, the court shall only issue a warrant if the conduct comprising such offense would, if occurring in this state, constitute a felony against the laws of this state; or
4. Constitutes evidence or tends to demonstrate that an offense was committed in this state or another state, or that a particular person participated in the commission of an offense in this state or another state, provided however, that if such offense was against the laws of another state, the court shall only issue a warrant if the conduct comprising such offense would, if occurring in this state, constitute a felony against the laws of this state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Criminal Procedure Law - CPL § 690.10 Search warrants; property subject to seizure thereunder - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/criminal-procedure-law/cpl-sect-690-10/
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