Question

Which of the following is the name for a document that gives officials the authority to search an individual’s personal belongings?
a. a magistrate

c. an appellate jurisdiction

b. a warrant

d. a commission

Answer 1

Answer: B warrant

Explanation:

A search warrant is a court order that a magistrate or judge issues to authorize law enforcement officers to conduct a search of a person, location, or vehicle for evidence of a crime and to confiscate any evidence they find. In most countries, a search warrant cannot be issued in aid of civil process.

Answer 2

The answer is B. a warrant