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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 109— SEARCHES AND SEIZURES · § 2235

§ 2235. Search warrant procured maliciously

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Whoever maliciously and without probable cause procures a search warrant to be issued and executed, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 803; Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 601(a)(8), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3498; Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title III, § 3002(a)(3), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1805.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 630 (June 15, 1917, ch. 30, title XI, § 20, 40 Stat. 230).
Minor changes were made in phraseology.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 645
  • 62 Stat. 803
  • Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 601(a)(8)
  • 110 Stat. 3498
  • Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title III, § 3002(a)(3)
  • 116 Stat. 1805
  • June 15, 1917, ch. 30
  • 40 Stat. 230
  • Pub. L. 107–273
  • Pub. L. 104–294
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§ 2235
Search warrant procured maliciously
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 803
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 601(a)(8)
Stat.110 Stat. 3498
Pub. L.Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title III, § 3002(a)(3)
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