S E A R C H W A R R A N T A F F I D A V I T S
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
INTRODUCTION
A.
THE FOURTH AMENDMENT
B.
THE WARRANT REQUIREMENT
C.
PROBABLE CAUSE
D.
NEUTRAL, DETACHED MAGISTRATE
E.
OATH OR AFFIRMATION
F.
PARTICULAR DESCRIPTIONS
G.
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
II.
PREPARATION OF THE AFFIDAVIT
A.
JURISDICTION
B.
NAME OF AFFIANT
C.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY SOUGHT
D.
DESCRIPTION OF PLACE TO BE SEARCHED
E.
JUSTIFICATION FOR SEIZURE
F.
IDENTIFICATION OF AFFIANT
G.
CERTIFICATION AND SUBSCRIPTION BY ISSUING OFFICER
III.
REFERENCE
A.
DRAFTING TIPS/CHECKLIST
B.
PRACTICAL CASE
C.
SAMPLE AFFIDAVIT