Chapter 5: Search Warrants

This chapter is comprised of the following sections:

§19.2-52 When search warrant may issue
§19.2-53 What may be searched and seized
§19.2-53.1 Taking blood samples pursuant to search warrant; immunity
§19.2-54 Affidavit preliminary to issuance of search warrant; general search warrant prohibited; effect of failure to file affidavit
§19.2-55 Issuing general search warrant or search warrant without affidavit deemed malfeasance
§19.2-56 (Effective July 1, 2026) To whom search warrant directed; what it shall command; warrant to show date and time of issuance; copy of affidavit to be part of warrant and served therewith; warrants not executed within 15 days
§19.2-56.1 Warrant issued for search of attorney&#8217;s office
§19.2-56.2 Application for and issuance of search warrant for a tracking device; installation and use
§19.2-57 Execution and return of warrant; list of property seized
§19.2-58 Disposition of property seized
§19.2-59 Search without warrant prohibited; when search without warrant lawful
§19.2-59.1 Strip searches prohibited; exceptions; how strip searches conducted
§19.2-60 Motion for return of seized property and to suppress
§19.2-60.1 Use of unmanned aircraft systems by public bodies; search warrant required
§19.2-60.2 Issuance of search warrant, subpoena, court order, or other process for information related to menstrual health data prohibited
