Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title II, Criminal Procedure

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crim. Proc.) § 276:2: Requisites of warrant

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Search warrants must describe the location to be searched and the specific property sought, be directed to law enforcement, and authorize them to search and bring found items and persons to court.

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