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5 V.I.C. § 3901 Authority to issue warrant; application of Federal Rule
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(a) A search warrant authorized by this chapter may be issued by a judge of a court of record, directed to a peace officer. (b) Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure shall apply to proceedings under this chapter.
5 V.I.C. § 3902 Grounds for issuance
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(1) A warrant may be issued to search for and seize any property upon any of the following grounds:(1) When the property was stolen or embezzled; in which case it may be taken on the warrant from the place in which it is concealed, or from the possession of the person by whom it …
5 V.I.C. § 3903 Persons authorized to serve search warrant
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A search warrant may in all cases be served by any of the officers mentioned in its direction or by an officer authorized by law to serve such warrant, but by no other person, except in aid of the officer on his requiring it, he being present and acting in its execution.
5 V.I.C. § 3904 Breaking doors or windows for entry or exit
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The officer may break open any outer or inner door or window of a house, or any part of a house, or anything therein, to execute a search warrant, if, after notice of his authority and purpose, he is refused admittance or when necessary to liberate himself or a person aiding him …
