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     46-5-221. Grounds for search warrant. A judge shall issue a search warrant to a person upon application, in writing, by telephone, or electronically, made under oath or affirmation, that:
     (1) states facts sufficient to support probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed;
     (2) states facts sufficient to support probable cause to believe that evidence, contraband, or persons connected with the offense may be found;
     (3) particularly describes the place, object, or persons to be searched; and
     (4) particularly describes who or what is to be seized.

     History: En. 95-704 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 184, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 95-704; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 116, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 339, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 800, L. 1991; Sec. 46-5-202, MCA 1989; redes. 46-5-221 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 22, L. 2015.

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