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SB 485 Magistrates; authorized to exercise powers regarding search warrants throughout Commonwealth.
Introduced by: Thomas K. Norment, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Magistrates and district court judges; territorial jurisdiction; search warrants. Authorizes magistrates and district court judges to exercise powers regarding search warrants throughout the Commonwealth. This bill is identical to HB 138.
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Issuance of search warrants; territorial jurisdiction. Authorizes district court judges and magistrates to issue search warrants throughout the Commonwealth.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Magistrates; territorial jurisdiction; search warrants. Authorizes magistrates to exercise powers regarding search warrants throughout the Commonwealth.