INTRODUCTION

Question 1

What are the three components of the warrant process?

Answer 1

Application, issuance, and execution

These components involve different actors in the process

Question 2

Who applies for a warrant?

Answer 2

A law enforcement officer or government attorney

This is the first phase of the warrant process

Question 3

Who issues the warrant?

Answer 3

A magistrate

This is the second phase of the warrant process

Question 4

Who executes the warrant?

Answer 4

Law enforcement officers to whom the warrant is directed

This is the third phase of the warrant process

Question 5

What happens to evidence seized under a warrant?

Answer 5

It is subject to the control of the court that issued the warrant

This ensures proper handling and accountability of evidence