18 U.S.C. § 3105Chapter 205
§3105. Persons authorized to serve search warrant
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§3105. Persons authorized to serve search warrant
A search warrant may in all cases be served by any of the officers mentioned in its direction or by an officer authorized by law to serve such warrant, but by no other person, except in aid of the officer on his requiring it, he being present and acting in its execution.
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §617 (June 15, 1917, ch. 30, title XI, §7, 40 Stat. 229).
Minor change was made in phraseology.
Last amended: December 31, 2024
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