CPL 690.20 · Article 690. Search Warrants
Search warrants; where executable
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§ 690.20 Search warrants; where executable.
1. A search warrant issued by a district court, the New York City criminal court or a superior court judge sitting as a local criminal court may be executed pursuant to its terms anywhere in the state.
2. A search warrant issued by a city court, a town court or a village court may be executed pursuant to its terms only in the county of issuance or an adjoining county.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CPL690.20
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