Conduct a Search and Seizure Reviews
Search Warrants and Authorizations
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&pageText=Two people have the authority to authorize a search:& &textLabel1=The commander& &textLabel2=A magistrate or judge& &popText1=A commander may not delegate the authority to authorize searches to others in the unit. The commander may authorize the following under his or her control:& &bullet1a=
  • Search of people
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  • Search of equipment
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  • Search of the area
  • & &popText2=Using a magistrate to authorize a search may be preferable because:& &bullet2a=
  • Commanders may be involved in an investigation
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  • The magistrate may authorize searches anywhere on an installation
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  • If a search authorization is contested, the commander need not appear to testify
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