Does the warrant particularly describe the persons or property to be seized?
The answers to these questions can involve some very complex analysis of information and language presented to the judge at the time the warrant is requested. Appellate attorneys and reviewing courts may spend hours analyzing the significance of the words the judge was given only a few moments to consider in deciding whether to authorize the search. It is thus important that judges have ready access to resources that will assist them in making these determinations. Goal of This Program This Internet guide to search warrants is intended to serve as one resource for judges. It is designed to combine explanatory text with an interactive question-and-answer format addressing the most frequently occurring problems in this area of law. It is written in language that should be accessible to lawyer and non-lawyer judges alike, since many warrants are issued by magistrates. It offers a checklist that judges can review on the spot to determine whether applications meet legal requirements. Becaus
