15A-242. Items subject to seizure under a search warrant.
An item is subject to seizure pursuant to a search warrant if there is probable cause to believe that it:
(1) Is stolen or embezzled; or
(2) Is contraband or otherwise unlawfully possessed; or
(3) Has been used or is possessed for the purpose of being used to commit or conceal the commission of a crime; or
(4) Constitutes evidence of an offense or the identity of a person participating in an offense. (1868-9, c. 178, subch. 3, s. 38; Code, s. 1171; Rev., s. 3163; C.S., s. 4529; 1941, c. 53; 1949, c. 1179; 1955, c. 7; 1965, c. 377; 1969, c. 869, s. 8; 1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act
§ 15A-241 - Definition of search warrant.
§ 15A-242 - Items subject to seizure under a search warrant.
§ 15A-243 - Who may issue a search warrant.
§ 15A-244 - Contents of the application for a search warrant.
§ 15A-245 - Basis for issuance of a search warrant; duty of the issuing official.
§ 15A-246 - Form and content of the search warrant.
§ 15A-247 - Who may execute a search warrant.
§ 15A-248 - Time of execution of a search warrant.
§ 15A-249 - Officer to give notice of identity and purpose.
§ 15A-252 - Service of a search warrant.
§ 15A-253 - Scope of the search; seizure of items not named in the warrant.
§ 15A-254 - List of items seized.
§ 15A-255 - Frisk of persons present in premises or vehicle to be searched.
§ 15A-256 - Detention and search of persons present in private premises or vehicle to be searched.
§ 15A-257 - Return of the executed warrant.