how do you review the evidence that prompted a search warrant?
603516
This might vary by state.\n\nIn California, you go to the court that issued the warrant, and ask to see the affidavit (think of it as the application for the search warrant).  It's a public record, once the warrant has been served and returned, so you should have no problems getting to see it.\n\nThe affidavit may be sealed, and if so you'll need to have an attorney file a motion to unseal it.  Good luck.
313798
depends on what city and state you live in. some police post warrants on there websites. call them from a payphone and find out.
462806
The officers cannot conduct a search without a warrant or without probable cause, unless there are specific special circumstances.\n\nGenerally, the police can pull you over for any suspicion.  Expired tags, no front plates, broken taillight, etc.  If they then "smell" something suspicious (i.e., pot or alcohol), they can then search your car under suspicion of possession or DUI.  If they place you under arrest, they can basically search every inch of your car.\n\nIf they ask if they can search your car YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO SAY NO!!!!!  If you consent to a search, they have the ability to search your entire car.\n\nIf they simply give you a ticket and search your car without consent, they have violated your rights.  If they find any evidence in your car, it cannot be used against you in court.  If they found nothing or no charges were placed against you, you should still make a complait to the police department they were from. It will go in their file and it may help someone else (or you) defend themself in the future.
109231
Call the district attorney's office as they are the ones who issued the warrant.
250723
Question is a little too vague for much of an answer.  \n\nIf you are asking what you, as a private citizen, needs to be able to legally search someone's house for your stolen property, there's only one answer; permission.\n\nIf you want to know what law enforcement needs to search someone's home for your stolen property, there are two answers; permission, or a search warrant.\n\nEdit to address details 3.15.06:\n\nWell, it's not the answer you're looking for, I'm sure, but I'd have to agree with what the authorities have said.  There is no proof Ms Evil took the things that are missing, and with a time lag of a month, Ms Evil could easily say she knows nothing of any thefts that have taken place over the last month.  Even if she admitted to knowing things were missing, she could claim she thought you had found a way into the house and were claiming your own property.  \n\nIs this ridiculous?  Of course it is.  Do we all know, after reading your question, that Ms Evil has stolen Ms Gullible's property?  *I* certainly think so.  But the justice system relies more on what can be proven versus what we all "know" in our hearts.  From what I've read here, there's no way to prove...or even begin to prove...that Ms Evil is the thief.  \n\nCould the police obtain a search warrant for Ms Evil's new residence, based on what you've said here?  I doubt it very much.  A search warrant can be obtained with less proof than what's required to convict someone, but I don't see where even the amount of probable cause required to obtain a search warrant is here...there's been too much time between the theft(s), and the report.  Even if we could all agree that Ms Evil is the thief, a search warrant can only issue if there is reason to believe the property being sought is actually at the location to be searched.  Since it's just as reasonable to believe Ms Evil has the property as it would be to believe she's sold or given it away, you'd have a hard time convincing a judge the property is more than likely where you claim it is...especially a month later.  \n\nNow...is there another way?  Yup.  As someone else here said, if there is a witness who can say they've seen any of your property at Ms Evil's house in the last five to ten days, you've probably got yourself a search warrant.  That witness can even be someone you pay to enter Ms Evil's residence...like a private investigator.  \n\nWithout reliable, recent information that at least some part of your property is in Ms. Evil's possession, law enforcement is going to have a hard time helping you out with this situation.  This is one of those times that causes people to ask why criminals have more rights than victims...in truth, they don't; but they do have the same privacy rights the rest of us do.\n\nGood luck with this.  I'll give it some more thought and come back if I can think of anything better.
720266
Call the police department ware you think they got picked up at and ask if they have any outstanding warrants!!
185720
The best way is to go to the Courthouse and go to the records department, either check out the file or look through microfilm they have, depending on how old the case is. You can make copies of the info but you can't take the files with you. Its public knowledge unless the case is sealed. Most states want to know why you want to view the files.I've always answered that has personal interest in the case.
863988
you post is not clear, but if they have a warrant, and the warrant is valid and signed by the judge they can search for anything named on the warrant
84941
Depends.  First, did the police have a search warrant? If not, did someone give them permission to search? (a roommate or family member, for example).  Was the substance viewable from outside (e.g. through an open door or window that was open)?  \n\nIf you have a little money, you should retain an attorney.  It will give you some piece of mind, and he/she may be able to help before any problems arise.
588083
No, a search warrant can only be granted for felonies.  An exception to this would be a search-incident-to-arrest.  But, the police cannot obtain a search warrant to search for evidence of a misdemeanor.\n\nLet me qualify with the majority approach.\n\nProbable cause exists where the facts and circumstances within the officers' knowledge and of which they have reasonably trustworthy information are sufficient in themselves to warrant a man of reasonable caution in the belief that evidence subject to seizure will be found in the place to be searched.\n\nEvidence subject to seizure is evidence of an offense.  \n\nOf course, the search warrant must be granted by a neutral magistrate after all of the other warrant requirements are met.  Whether a magistrate would grant a search warrant for a misdemeanor is another question.  It will depend on the jurisdiction.  But, as the other answers are indicating, the majority seems to be that any crime will satisfy the probable cause requirement of a warrant.
505151
look under dept of correction for the state. Some don't allow you to do searches. \nGood Luck!!
268364
present evidence to refute the charges.
267316
I can help you .... some of my searches are free for me.  some cost...you would have to pay accordingly.  Alot depends on the paper trail your person from the past has left.\nemma____@yahoo.com\nNorthwest Investigation
745275
Make them get a search warrant. \n If you give them permission or open the hood you are giving consent to a search.  \nThey must have probable cause.  More than likely they can't prove it to a judge, so no search warrant will be produced.\nOf course be ready for the repercussions of upholding your rights.  They don't like citizens who rebuke their abuse of power.......
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They have to have substantial probable cause that a crime has been commited inside the residence OR evidence of a crime may be contained within to even gain a search warrant. \n\nThat warrant is granted only to search for specific things related to a specific crime. It doesn't just grant all access to rip apart everything in the home. \n\nTo properly litigate you need to know exactly how the state grants warrants and under what circumstances. Then you need to know what it was granted for specifically and if the evidence found due to the warrant was outside the realm allowed by the warrant.
604383
If it's in your car, it's considered yours.\nIf it's an illegal search, the evidence is void.
822840
You should be able to call down to the judicial center and ask if there are any pending warrents for a "your name here"; They should process your call for free but be wary. If they start asking you too many questions and your search shows up positive, there could be a problem. I don't know if there's a way to check online. I don't think so at this point.