North Carolina § 15A-243 - Who may issue a search warrant.
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§ 15A-243. Who may issue a search warrant.
A search warrant valid throughout the State may be issued by: A Justice of the Supreme Court. A judge of the Court of Appeals. A judge of the superior court. Other search warrants may be issued by: A judge of the district court as provided in G.S. 7A-291. A clerk as provided in G.S. 7A-180 and 7A-181. A magistrate as provided in G.S. 7A-273. History (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.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 15A-243
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-243 cover?
Section 15A-243 ("Who may issue a search warrant.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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