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What is the document signed by an impartial judge allowing a search or seizure called?

Subpoena

Affidavit

Warrant

The document signed by an impartial judge that allows law enforcement to conduct a search or seizure is known as a warrant. A warrant serves as a legal authorization, ensuring that the search or seizure is carried out lawfully and protects the rights of individuals against unreasonable intrusions. It is issued based on a demonstration of probable cause, where the requesting party must provide sufficient evidence to convince the judge that the search or seizure is justified.

In contrast, a subpoena is a document that orders a person to appear in court or produce evidence in a legal proceeding, but it does not authorize searches. An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence in court but not an authorization for search or seizure. An order can refer to a broad category of directives issued by a court but lacks the specific legal authority granted to law enforcement for searches and seizures like a warrant does.

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