Delaware § 2902A - Prohibition against the issuance of a search warrant where probable cause does not exist.
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§ 2902A. Prohibition against the issuance of a search warrant where probable cause does not exist.
Notwithstanding any state or local law, statute, ordinance or regulation to the contrary, no warrant to search any house, building, structure, place, conveyance or thing located in Sussex County shall be issued except upon probable cause supported by oath or affirmation as required by article I, § 6 of the Delaware Constitution of 1897.
71 Del. Laws, c. 262, § 1;80 Del. Laws, c. 248, § 7;
Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 2902A ("Prohibition against the issuance of a search warrant where probable cause does not exist.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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