Warrant Applications [TEMPLATES]

[SASA]

1. Warrants shall be filed with the Superior Court Magistrate ((Within the Warrant Application Section)) and then on Duty Judge may be paged for a Warrant review ((View the Warrants Discord on the Judicial Discord)).

2. Ex-Parte Communication is prohibited outside of the communications outlined explicitly by law.

• For a Warrant to be lawfully approved, a Warrant Approval must be attached to the application before a warrant may be executed. A party on the receiving end of a warrant Execution shall be entitled to receive a copy of the Warrant Approval at the time of the warrant execution.
• All warrants must be executed within 48 Hours unless explicitly stated otherwise by the assigned Justice.
• At the conclusion of a warrant, a Warrant Execution Receipt must be completed and attached with the aforementioned documents.
• If a Warrant is not approved, it shall be placed into the Not Approved category for records keeping.

Warrant Application

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CRIMINAL DIVISION

WARRANT APPLICATION

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Case No.: [Insert Case Number]	Division: [Criminal Division / Federal Bench]

Applicant: [Insert Name of Law Enforcement Officer / Prosecutor]
Agency: [Insert Name of Law Enforcement Agency or Prosecutor's Office]
Badge/ID Number: [Insert Badge or ID Number, if applicable]
Contact Information: [Insert Phone Number and Email Address]

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Type of Warrant Requested

• [  ]  Arrest Warrant
• [  ]  Search Warrant

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Affidavit in Support of Warrant

I, [Insert Full Name of Applicant], a duly sworn [Insert Law Enforcement Officer, Federal Agent, or prosecutor] of the [State of San Andreas or United States], hereby apply for the issuance of a warrant and provide the following information under oath:

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1. Description of Person/Place/Property to be Searched or Seized

If an Arrest Warrant:

• Name of Suspect: [Insert Full Name of Suspect]
• Date of Birth: [Insert Date of Birth]
• Physical Description: [Insert Physical Description of Suspect, including height, weight, hair color, eye color, distinguishing marks, etc.]
• Address of Suspect: [Insert Last Known Address of Suspect]
• Aliases (if any): [Insert Known Aliases]

If a Search Warrant:

• Location to be Searched: [Insert Address or Description of Property to be Searched]
• Description of Property: [Provide a Detailed Description of the Property, including its location, type of building, and any relevant details]
• Items to be Seized: [List Specific Items or Types of Evidence to be Seized, such as firearms, narcotics, documents, digital devices, etc.]

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2. Probable Cause Statement

Based on the facts set forth below, there is probable cause to believe that [Insert Description, e.g., the suspect committed a crime / the property contains evidence of a crime]:

[Provide a detailed narrative of the facts and circumstances that establish probable cause. Include information from witnesses, confidential informants, surveillance, forensic analysis, or other evidence that supports the issuance of the warrant.]

• Date/Time of Offense: [Insert Date and Time of the Offense]
• Description of Offense: [Insert Description of the Offense and its Legal Classification]
• Relevant Evidence: [Describe any Evidence Already Collected, such as photographs, witness statements, or physical evidence]
• Witnesses/Informatics: [Include Information from Witnesses or Confidential Informants that Corroborate the Probable Cause Statement]
• Investigative Actions Taken: [Detail Any Investigative Steps Already Taken, such as interviews, surveillance, or forensic analysis]

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3. Legal Basis for the Warrant

The applicant submits that the facts set forth above constitute probable cause for the issuance of the requested warrant under the following statutes or legal authority:

[Insert Relevant Statutes, Case Law, or Legal Authority that Justifies the Issuance of the Warrant]

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4. Request for No-Knock Entry (if applicable)

The applicant requests a no-knock entry due to the following exigent circumstances:

• Reason for No-Knock Entry: [Provide Justification, such as the likelihood of evidence being destroyed, the presence of dangerous individuals, or specific threats to law enforcement safety]
• Supporting Evidence: [Include Evidence that Supports the Need for No-Knock Entry]

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Applicant’s Certification

I, [Insert Full Name], certify under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I acknowledge that any willful withholding of knowledge or exculpatory facts may have implications on my qualified immunity.

Signature of Applicant:	[Insert Signature]
Date:	[Insert Date]

 

Warrant Approval Template

 

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WARRANT AUTHORIZATION

Judge’s Review and Authorization

The undersigned judge has reviewed the application and supporting affidavit and finds that there is probable cause to issue the requested warrant.

WARRANT NUMBER [INSERT WARRANT NUMBER]

| [ ] Arrest Warrant
| [ ] Search Warrant
| [ ] No-Knock Entry Authorized

ADDRESS AND PERSON TO WHOM THIS WARRANT IS APPROVED:

[Insert any and all persons or property in which this warrant is approved]

Special Instructions or Conditions (if any):
[Insert any Special Instructions or Conditions Imposed by the Judge, such as time restrictions, specific procedures, or limitations on the scope of the search]

Signature of Judge:	[Insert Judge's Signature]
Date:	[Insert Date]
Judge’s Name:	[Insert Judge’s Full Name]
Courtroom:	[Insert Courtroom Number]

 

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Warrant Execution Receipt

 

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Return of Warrant Execution

Warrant Executed By: [Insert Name of Officer]
Date and Time of Execution: [Insert Date and Time]
Items Seized (for Search Warrant): [List Items Seized]
Disposition of Arrested Individual (for Arrest Warrant): [Provide Details of the Arrest]

Disposition of Events (Debrief):

[provide details of the Warrant Execution here, if applicable]

 

Signature of Officer:	[Insert Signature]
Date:	[Insert Date]