The Statutory “Four Corners” Rule When Determining Probable Cause for a Search Warrant

Published for NC Criminal Law on June 28, 2016.

G.S. 15A-245 provides that information other than that contained in a search warrant affidavit may not be considered by the issuing official in determining whether probable cause exists to issue the warrant unless the information is either recorded or contemporaneously summarized in the record or on the face of the warrant by the issuing official. ... Read more

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