What are the prerequisites for obtaining a search warrant?
A judge must sign and grant a search warrant for the state's prosecuting agency. Police can't unilaterally issue search warrants; a neutral third-party must approve any searches. The issuance and execution of a search warrant must be based on the reasonable belief that a misdemeanor or crime has been committed and the reasonable belief (and likelihood) that criminal investigation material may be located in the warranted area. Law enforcement can seize evidence obtained during a search. A search warrant must always be acquired befor