Virginia criminal code — chapter
Chapter 5: Search Warrants
Chapter 5 of Title 19.2: Criminal Procedure, Code of Virginia. Statutory text on each section page is current through the legislative session it names.
Sections of Chapter 5
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-52 — When search warrant may issue
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-53 — What may be searched and seized
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-53.1 — Taking blood samples pursuant to search warrant; immunity
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-54 — Affidavit preliminary to issuance of search warrant; general search warrant prohibited; effect of failure to file affidavit
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-55 — Issuing general search warrant or search warrant without affidavit deemed malfeasance
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-56 — To whom search warrant directed; what it shall command; warrant to show date and time of issuance; copy of affidavit to be part of warrant and served therewith; warrants not executed within 15 days
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-56.1 — Warrant issued for search of attorney's office
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-56.2 — Application for and issuance of search warrant for a tracking device; installation and use
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-57 — Execution and return of warrant; list of property seized
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-58 — Disposition of property seized
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-59 — Search without warrant prohibited; when search without warrant lawful
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-59.1 — Strip searches prohibited; exceptions; how strip searches conducted
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-60 — Motion for return of seized property and to suppress
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-60.1 — Use of unmanned aircraft systems by public bodies; search warrant required
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-60.2 — Issuance of search warrant, subpoena, court order, or other process for information related to menstrual health data prohibited
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