CPL 690.15 · Article 690. Search Warrants
Search warrants; what and who are subject to search thereunder
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§ 690.15 Search warrants; what and who are subject to search thereunder.
1. A search warrant must direct a search of one or more of the following:
(a) A designated or described place or premises;
(b) A designated or described vehicle, as that term is defined in section 10.00 of the penal law;
(c) A designated or described person.
2. A search warrant which directs a search of a designated or described place, premises or vehicle, may also direct a search of any person present thereat or therein.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CPL690.15
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