HRS §803-33
When a search warrant can be issued
A search warrant can only be issued if someone gives a sworn written statement, called an affidavit, with enough facts to convince a judge that the warrant is justified. The judge decides if the facts are enough.
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The statute, as written — Affidavit
A search warrant can be granted in no case but on an affidavit setting forth sufficient facts in the opinion of the magistrate to justify the issuing of the warrant. [PC 1869, c 48, §4; RL 1925, §3961; RL 1935, §5413; RL 1945, §10718; RL 1955, §255-18; HRS §708-33; ren L 1972, c 9, pt of §1]
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