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This packet consists of seven parts. TYPE OR PRESS HARD.
Instructions for Preparing Affidavit and Search Warrant
*Alternate procedures may be required for these items when using electromagnetic means for issuing warrants.
In paragraph one FULLY describe the person, place, or thing to be searched and give its EXACT location.
In paragraph two FULLY describe the property/person that is to be searched for and seized.
In paragraph three set forth the facts and observations that establish probable cause. If additional pages are necessary,
continue on form MC 231a.
*Present to prosecuting official for review if required locally.
*Present the original of the affidavit and search warrant to the judge/magistrate for review.
*Swear to the contents of the affidavit and sign it before the judge/magistrate.
Have the judge/magistrate sign both the original of the affidavit and the search warrant.
Print names of judge/magistrate and affiant on all copies of the affidavit and/or search warrant where the signatures have
not been reproduced by the carbons.
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Separate packet, retaining carbons to make duplicate tabulations later.
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*Leave original affidavit and last copy of warrant with the issuing judge/magistrate.
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*Execute search warrant at location given.
12. Complete the tabulation (list) of property taken in the presence of the person(s) from whom it is seized, if present, or any
other person (including another officer).
13. Have person before whom the tabulation is completed sign the tabulation as witness.
*Leave a copy of the search warrant and completed tabulation with the person(s) from whom the property was taken, if present,
or at the premises.
*Return the original search warrant and complete tabulation to the issuing court indicating the date returned and name of the
person(s) served.
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Approved, SCAO
Original affidavit - Issuing court
1st copy - Prosecutor
AFFIDAVIT FOR SEARCH WARRANT
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See the other side for instructions.
Police Agency
Report Number:
, affiant(s), state that:
1. The person, place, or thing to be searched is described as and is located at:
2. The PROPERTY/PERSON to be searched for and seized, if found, is specifically described as:
3. The FACTS establishing probable cause or the grounds for search are:
This affidavit consists of
pages.
Affiant
Subscribed and sworn to before me
Date
Review on
Date
by
Prosecuting official
MC 231 (3/10) AFFIDAVIT FOR SEARCH WARRANT
Judge/Magistrate
Court
Bar no.
Approved, SCAO
SEARCH WARRANT
TO THE SHERIFF OR ANY PEACE OFFICER:
Police Agency
Report Number:
1. The person, place, or thing to be searched is described as and is located at:
, has sworn to the affidavit regarding the following:
Original warrant - Return to issuing court
1st copy - Prosecutor
2nd copy - Serve
3rd copy - Issuing judge
2. The PROPERTY/PERSON to be searched for and seized, if found, is specifically described as:
IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN: I have found that probable cause exists and you are commanded
to make the search and seize the described property/person. Leave a copy of this warrant and a tabulation (a written inventory) of
all property taken with the person from whom the property was taken or at the premises. You are further commanded to promptly
return this warrant and tabulation to the court.
Issued:
Date
Search was made
Date
Judge/Magistrate
Bar no.
RETURN AND TABULATION
and the following property/person was seized:
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Officer
Copy of warrant and tabulation served on:
Name
Tabulation filed:
Date
MC 231 (3/10) AFFIDAVIT AND SEARCH WARRANT
Affidavit for Search Warrant, Affidavit and Search Warrant (two-page form)
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