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(DUPLICATE/ORIGINAL) SW NO.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES


SEARCH WARRANT

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ANY SHERIFF, POLICE OFFICER, OR PEACE OFFICER
IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES: proof by affidavit having been made before me by
___________________________________
(Name of Affiant)

that there is probable cause to believe that the property and/or person described herein may be
found at the locations set forth herein and is lawfully seizable pursuant to Penal Code Section 1524
as indicated below by "x"(s) in that:
________ it was stolen or embezzled
________ it was used as the means of committing a felony
________ it is possessed by a person with the intent to use it as a means of committing a public
offense or is possessed by another to whom he or she may have delivered it for the
purpose of concealing it or preventing its discovery,
________ it tends to show that a felony has been committed or that a particular person has
committed a felony,
________ it tends to show that sexual exploitation of a child in violation of Section 311.3, or depiction
of sexual conduct of a person under the age of 18 years, in violation of Section 311.11, has
occurred or is occurring
________ there is a warrant for the person's arrest;
YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED TO SEARCH:

FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY/PERSON:

AND TO SEIZE IT IF FOUND and bring it forthwith before me, or this court, at the courthouse of this
court. This Affidavit in support of this Search Warrant is incorporated herein and was sworn to as
true this ____ day of __________,
20 ____, at _______A.M./P.M. Wherefore, I find probable cause for the issuance of this Search
Warrant and do issue it.

____________________________________________ , HOBBS SEALING


APPROVED: YES NO
(Signature of Magistrate) NIGHT SEARCH APPROVED: YES NO
Judge of the Superior Court, ________________________________________________________ Judicial District
DATE AND TIME OF SERVICE OF WARRANT:
________________________________________________________________

DA-1506-A1-76S346W3-Rev. 10/02
NOTE: FORM ON REVERSE IS FOR TELEPHONIC SEARCH WARRANTS ONLY
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-TELEPHONIC SEARCH WARRANT INSTRUCTIONS-

1. Affiant/officer contacts deputy district attorney through D.A. command Post (213) 974-
3607 and discusses case. If DDA says case is appropriate for a telephonic search
warrant, DDA will instruct officer to prepare an "original" search warrant and a
"duplicate original."

2. Affiant/officer makes appropriate entries in search warrant form on reverse. By means


of photocopy or carbon paper, make at least one copy. Circle words
"duplicate/original" on one copy and cross out word "duplicate" on original search
warrant.

3. Command Post sets up conference call between officer, DDA and judge. When all
parties are on the line, tape recorder is turned on and Command Post announces,
"Recorders are on."

4. DDA introduces self and asks others to do so. All parties must identify themselves
each time they speak and should speak slowly and clearly.

5. DDA asks judge to swear officer. Officer is sworn.

6. DDA asks officer to read verbatim "duplicate original" warrant, including words
"duplicate original." Officer reads warrant.

7. DDA asks officer to relate his assignment and background and probable cause for the
warrant.

8. Officer states probable cause fully and completely. DDA and judge can and should
ask questions of officer if necessary to establish probable cause.

9. DDA asks judge if he/she is satisfied probable cause for warrant is shown (and
justification for night search, and Hobbs sealing, if requested).

10. Judge says yes. (If judge says no, DDA, officer and judge should discuss what
additional probable cause is necessary and officer should attempt to obtain such
additional probable cause.)

11. DDA asks judge if he/she authorizes officer to sign judge's name to duplicate original
warrant (and endorse for nighttime service, and Hobbs sealing, if requested). Judge
says yes.

12. DDA asks judge to spell his/her full name and state his/her court assignment.

13. DDA tells officer to sign judge's name on duplicate original warrant and to describe
what he is doing (including nighttime endorsement, and/or Hobbs sealing, if
authorized).

14. Officer describes signing judge's name (and nighttime endorsement and approving
Hobbs sealing.)

15. DDA tells officer to place date and time of signing and judge's court assignment on
"duplicate original" warrant and describe doing so.

16. DDA thanks all parties - informs officer search warrant can be served.
17. WARRANT IS SERVED. Officer shall note exact time and date of service on face of
duplicate original.

18. After service of warrant, officer contacts DDA for instructions re certification of
transcript, return, etc., D.A.'s Office will transcribe tape. PLEASE NOTE: Certification
of tape and transcript and return of warrant is required even if no items are seized.

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