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§ 15A-242. Items subject to seizure under a search warrant.

§15A‑242.  Items subject to seizure under a search warrant.

An item is subject to seizurepursuant to a search warrant if there is probable cause to believe that it:

(1)        Is stolen orembezzled; or

(2)        Is contraband orotherwise unlawfully possessed; or

(3)        Has been used or ispossessed for the purpose of being used to commit or conceal the commission ofa crime; or

(4)        Constitutes evidenceof an offense or the identity of a person participating in an offense. (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.)