Delaware Code

11 Del. C. § 2305 (2026)

Objects of search warrant

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A warrant may authorize the search of any person, house, building, conveyance, place or other things for any of the following:

(1) Papers, articles or things of any kind which were instruments of or were used in a criminal offense, the escape therefrom or the concealment of said offense or offenses;

(2) Property obtained in the commission of a crime, whether the crime was committed by the owner or occupant of the house, building, place or conveyance to be searched or by another;

(3) Papers, articles, or things designed to be used for the commission of a crime and not reasonably calculated to be used for any other purpose;

(4) Papers, articles or things the possession of which is unlawful;

(5) Papers, articles or things which are of an evidentiary nature pertaining to the commission of a crime or crimes;

(6) Persons for whom a warrant of arrest has been issued.

Code 1935, §§  5343-DD;  48 Del. Laws, c. 30311 Del. C. 1953, §  2305;  53 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  156 Del. Laws, c. 442, §  5
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2018–2018 · leading case: Lewis v. State (Del. 2018).
Lewis v. State (Del. 2018). “(emphasis added); see also 11 Del. C. § 2305: A warrant may authorize the search of any person, house, building, conveyance, place or other things for any of the following: (1) Papers, articles or things of any kind which were instruments of or were used in a criminal offense,…”
Metelus v. State (Del. 2018). “22 11 Del. C. § 2305(2). 23 Hooks v. State, 416 A.”
— 11 Del. C. § 2305(2) — 1 case
Metelus v. State (Del. 2018). “22 11 Del. C. § 2305(2). 23 Hooks v. State, 416 A.”
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