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Cal. Penal Code § 1530 (2026)
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A search warrant may in all cases be served by any of the officers mentioned in its directions, but by no other person, except in aid of the officer on his requiring it, he being present and acting in its execution.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1945–2023 · leading case: United States v. Donnell Artis, 919 F.3d 1123 (9th Cir. 2019).
United States v. Donnell Artis, 919 F.3d 1123 (9th Cir. 2019). “” Cal. Penal Code § 1530 . As the defendants argue, it seems doubtful that this requirement was satisfied here, although California courts do not appear to have addressed how strictly this Page 11 of 22 provision should be construed when federal agents execute a search warrant…”
Forro Precision, Inc. v. Int'l Bus. MacHines Corp., 673 F.2d 1045 (9th Cir. 1982). “2d 375 (1967); Cal.Penal Code § 1530 (West 1970). The California legislature has provided that a citizen aiding an officer has such powers as the supervising officer may delegate.”
People v. Superior Court (Moore), 104 Cal. App. 3d 1001 (Cal. Ct. App. 1980). “The warrant was issued and executed, resulting in seizure of a number of additional items. I Evidence Seized Under the First Warrant The court suppressed evidence seized pursuant to the first warrant because the experts "aiding" the officers executing the warrant (Pen.”
Hart v. Superior Court, 21 Cal. App. 3d 496 (Cal. Ct. App. 1971). “*502 While the general purposes and intent of the two sections are similar, there are strikingly significant differences: (1) Section 844 applies to either a private person or a peace -officer whereas section 1531 applies only to peace officers (and only those mentioned in the…”
Atlas Fin. Corp. v. Kenny, 157 P.2d 401 (Cal. Ct. App. 1945). “The latter therefore was not authorized to serve it except in aid of the officer to whom it was directed (Pen. Code, § 1530). In any event, it is clear from the second amended complaint that the equipment was not surrendered pursuant to the search warrant but in accordance with…”
People v. P.P.G., Inc., 88 Cal. App. Supp. 3d 12 (Cal. App. Dep’t Super. Ct. 1978). “(Pen. Code, § 1530.) Penal Code section 830.”
State v. Miranda (Ariz. Ct. App. 2023). “See Cal. Penal Code §§ 1530 , 1536. We need not address the merits of these claims, however, because neither Arizona law nor California law recognize an exclusionary remedy for a statutory defect.”
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