HRS §803-31
What a search warrant is and what it does
A search warrant is a written order from a judge or magistrate that tells a police officer to search for specific items. The items must be things someone got illegally, keeps illegally, or plans to use to commit a crime. The warrant can also name a person or company that can help the officer with technical support.
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The statute, as written — Search warrant; defined
A search warrant is an order in writing or issued otherwise pursuant to section 803‑33.5 made by a judge or other magistrate, directed to an officer of justice, commanding the officer to search for certain articles supposed to be in the possession of, or anticipated to be in the possession of, one who is charged with having obtained them illegally, or who keeps them illegally, or with the intent of using them as the means of committing a certain offense. A search warrant may identify an individual or entity authorized pursuant to section 803-37 to provide technical assistance to the officer. [PC 1869, c 48, §2; RL 1925, §3959; RL 1935, §5411; RL 1945, §10716; RL 1955, §255‑16; HRS §708‑31; ren L 1972, c 9, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 1998, c 65, §2; am L 2017, c 196, §1; am L 2019, c 117, §2]
Sections this one refers to
§803-37 How police can enter and what they must do after a search
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