The search warrant shall be executed within ten days from the time of issuance. If the warrant is executed, the duplicate copy shall be left with any person from whom any instruments, articles, or things are seized; or, if no person is available, the copy shall be left in a conspicuous place on the premises from which the instruments, articles, or things were seized. Any search warrant not executed within ten days from the time of issuance shall be void and shall be returned to the court of the judicial officer issuing the same as “not executed.”
History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 567, § 6.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures
Article 2 - Searches With Warrants
§ 17-5-20. Requirements for Issuance of Search Warrant Generally
§ 17-5-21.1. Issuance of Search Warrants by Video Conference
§ 17-5-23. Command of Search Warrant
§ 17-5-24. Officers Authorized to Execute Search Warrants
§ 17-5-25. Execution of Search Warrant Generally
§ 17-5-26. When Search Warrant May Be Executed
§ 17-5-27. Use of Force in Execution of Search Warrant
§ 17-5-28. Detention and Search of Persons on Premises
§ 17-5-30. Motion to Suppress Evidence Illegally Seized Generally