§ 3-415. Search warrants

   (a) Applicants. -- The Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee may apply to a judge of the District Court or a circuit court for a search warrant to enter the approved dwelling of an inmate in the program to search for the inmate.

(b) Contents of application. -- An application for a search warrant shall:

   (1) be in writing;

   (2) be verified by the applicant; and

   (3) describe the premises to be searched and the nature, scope, and purpose of the search.

(c) Findings. -- A judge who receives an application for a search warrant may issue a warrant on a finding that:

   (1) the scope of the proposed search is reasonable; and

   (2) obtaining consent to enter the premises may jeopardize the attempt to take custody of the inmate.

(d) Scope of warrant. --

   (1) A search warrant issued under this section shall specify the location of the premises to be searched.

   (2) A search conducted in accordance with a search warrant issued under this section may not exceed the limits specified in the warrant.

(e) Execution and return. -- A search warrant issued under this section shall be executed and returned to the issuing judge:

   (1) within the period specified in the warrant, which may not exceed 30 days from the date of issuance; or

   (2) within 15 days after the warrant is issued, if no period is specified in the warrant.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 689B; 1999, ch. 54, § 2.