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18 U.S.C. 3102: Authority to issue search warrant⁠—(Rule)Text contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-121 (October 9, 2026).
From Title 18-CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURECHAPTER 205-SEARCHES AND SEIZURES
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§3102. Authority to issue search warrant⁠—(Rule)

( June 25, 1948, ch. 645 , 62 Stat. 819 ; Pub. L. 90-578, title III, § 301(a)(4) , Oct. 17, 1968 , 82 Stat. 1115 ; Pub. L. 101-650, title III, § 321 , Dec. 1, 1990 , 104 Stat. 5117 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1968⁠—Pub. L. 90-578 substituted “magistrates” for “Commissioners”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

“U.S. magistrate judges” substituted for “U.S. magistrates” in text pursuant to section 321 of Pub. L. 101-650, set out as a note under section 631 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

Effective Date of 1968 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 90-578 effective Oct. 17, 1968, except when a later effective date is applicable, which is the earlier of date when implementation of amendment by appointment of magistrates [now United States magistrate judges] and assumption of office takes place or third anniversary of enactment of Pub. L. 90-578 on Oct. 17, 1968, see section 403 of Pub. L. 90-578, set out as a note under section 631 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.