2.10.870 Search warrants.
Every Court judge shall have the power to issue warrants for the search and seizure of the property and premises of any person under the jurisdiction of the Court.
(a) Every search warrant shall:
(1) Identify and describe the specific property or place to be searched;
(2) Identify and describe the items to be searched for and seized, and/or the person to be searched for;
(3) Specify a time limit after which the warrant is void, in no case longer than 10 days from the date of its issuance.
(4) Specify whether a restriction to daylight hours is required or if nighttime service is allowed.
(b) No search warrant shall be issued except upon a finding by the court of probable cause that the search to be authorized by the warrant will discover:
(1) Stolen, embezzled, contraband or otherwise criminally possessed property; or
(2) Property which has been or is being used to commit a criminal offense; or
(3) Property which constitutes evidence of the commission of a criminal offense including, but not limited to, human or animal remains.
(4) A person for whom an arrest warrant is outstanding.
(c) Probable cause to issue a warrant must be supported by a written and sworn statement by a law enforcement officer based upon reliable information.
(d) If the judge is satisfied that probable cause for the issuance of the warrant exists, the Court judge shall issue a search warrant commanding a search by any law enforcement officer of the person or place specified, for the items described.
(e) On a reasonable showing that an announced entry to execute the warrant would endanger the safety of any person or would result in the destruction of any of the items described in the warrant, the Court judge shall authorize an unannounced entry. [Ord. 81, amended, 1/6/2023; Ord. 63, adopted, 12/6/2019.]