A search warrant may command a peace officer to search for and seize a person's property.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. A search warrant may search but not seize property
• D. The warrant may be issued only for monetary items

Answer: (A)

A search warrant can authorize both searching and seizing items described in the warrant. When a judge issues a warrant, it specifies the place to be searched and the items to be seized (or the types of items). If those items are found during the search, the officer may take them as evidence, contraband, or fruits of the crime. This is why the statement is true: the warrant’s authority includes seizure of property that is within the scope of what is described or listed. It isn’t limited to just searching, and it isn’t restricted to monetary items—the scope covers the property described in the warrant.