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:&
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Search of people&
&bullet1b=Search of equipment&
&bullet1c=Search of the area&
&popText2=Using a magistrate to authorize a search may be preferable because:&
&bullet2a=Commanders may be involved in an investigation&
&bullet2b=The magistrate may authorize searches anywhere on an installation&
&bullet2c=If a search authorization is contested, the commander need not appear to testify&
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