Florida Statutes
Chapter 933 - Search and Inspection Warrants
933.02 - Grounds for Issuance of Search Warrant.


(1) When the property shall have been stolen or embezzled in violation of law;
(2) When any property shall have been used:
(a) As a means to commit any crime;
(b) In connection with gambling, gambling implements and appliances; or
(c) In violation of s. 847.011 or other laws in reference to obscene prints and literature;

(3) When any property constitutes evidence relevant to proving that a felony has been committed;
(4) When any property is being held or possessed:
(a) In violation of any of the laws prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors;
(b) In violation of the fish and game laws;
(c) In violation of the laws relative to food and drug; or
(d) In violation of the laws relative to citrus disease pursuant to s. 581.184; or

(5) When the laws in relation to cruelty to animals, as provided in chapter 828, have been or are violated in any particular building or place.

This section also applies to any papers or documents used as a means of or in aid of the commission of any offense against the laws of the state.

History.—s. 16, sub-ch. 8, ch. 1637, 1868; s. 6, ch. 3921, 1889; RS 3007, 3008; GS 4083, 4084; RGS 6187, 6188; s. 4, ch. 9321, 1923; CGL 8501, 8502, 8506; s. 2, ch. 74-318; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 2, ch. 2002-11; s. 2, ch. 2003-188; s. 7, ch. 2006-45; s. 3, ch. 2010-35; s. 8, ch. 2019-45.

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Florida Statutes

Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Chapter 933 - Search and Inspection Warrants

933.01 - Persons Competent to Issue Search Warrant.

933.02 - Grounds for Issuance of Search Warrant.

933.03 - Destruction of Obscene Prints and Literature.

933.04 - Affidavits.

933.05 - Issuance in Blank Prohibited.

933.06 - Sworn Application Required Before Issuance.

933.07 - Issuance of Search Warrants.

933.08 - Search Warrants to Be Served by Officers Mentioned Therein.

933.09 - Officer May Break Open Door, etc., to Execute Warrant.

933.10 - Execution of Search Warrant During Day or Night.

933.101 - Service on Sunday.

933.11 - Duplicate to Be Delivered When Warrant Served.

933.12 - Return and Inventory.

933.13 - Copy of Inventory Shall Be Delivered Upon Request.

933.14 - Return of Property Taken Under Search Warrant.

933.15 - Obstruction of Service or Execution of Search Warrant; Penalty.

933.16 - Maliciously Procuring Search Warrant to Be Issued; Penalty.

933.17 - Exceeding Authority in Executing Search Warrant; Penalty.

933.18 - When Warrant May Be Issued for Search of Private Dwelling.

933.19 - Searches and Seizures of Vehicles Carrying Contraband or Illegal Intoxicating Liquors or Merchandise.

933.20 - “Inspection Warrant”; Definition.

933.21 - Requirements for Issuance of Inspection Warrant.

933.22 - When Cause Deemed to Exist.

933.23 - Examination of Applicant for Inspection Warrant.

933.24 - Issuance of Inspection Warrant; Contents.

933.25 - Duration of Inspection Warrant.

933.26 - Conduct of Inspection; Notice.

933.27 - Refusal to Permit Authorized Inspection; Penalty.

933.28 - Maliciously Causing Issuance of Inspection Warrant; Penalty.

933.29 - Powers of State Agency Not Restricted.

933.30 - Inspector; Restrictions on Giving Information, Testifying, Etc.

933.40 - Agriculture Warrants.