D.C. Code § 7-2510.07b

Current through codified legislation effective October 30, 2024
Section 7-2510.07b - Time of execution of search warrants.
(a) A search warrant issued under section 1007 a shall not be executed after the expiration of the extreme risk protection order it accompanies, or after 10 days from the date the warrant was issued, whichever is earlier.
(b) The search warrant shall be returned to the court after its execution or expiration in accordance with section 1007 a(e)(6).
(c) A search warrant issued under section 1007 a may be executed on any day of the week and, in the absence of express authorization in the warrant pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, shall be executed only between 6 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
(d) If the court finds that there is probable cause to believe that the search warrant cannot be executed between 6 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., the property sought is likely to be removed or destroyed if not seized forthwith, or the property sought is not likely to be found except at certain times or in certain circumstances, the court may include in the search warrant an authorization for execution at any time of day or night.

D.C. Code § 7-2510.07b

Added by D.C. Law 23-274,§ 102, 68 DCR 004792, eff. 4/27/2021.