Minnesota § 617.27 - SEARCH WARRANT; DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 617.27 — SEARCH WARRANT; DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 617.27. SEARCH WARRANT; DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
A district court, upon complaint under oath that any person has in possession or under control any of the obscene books, papers, or other matter specified in sections 617.241 to 617.26, shall issue a warrant directed to the sheriff of the county, directing the sheriff to search for, seize, and take possession of the obscene matter. Upon conviction of the person in whose possession the obscene matter was found, the judge shall cause it to be destroyed, and the fact to be entered upon the records of the court.
History:
(10190) RL s 4957; 1965 c 51 s 86; 1983 c 359 s 92; 1986 c 444; 1998 c 254 art 2 s 66; 2005 c 10 art 2 s 4
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 617.27
What does Minnesota Statutes § 617.27 cover?
Section 617.27 ("SEARCH WARRANT; DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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