Section 17-5-20. Requirements for issuance of search warrant generally

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   (a) A search warrant may be issued only upon the application of an officer of this state or its political subdivisions charged with the duty of enforcing the criminal laws or a currently certified peace officer engaged in the course of official duty, whether said officer is employed by a law enforcement unit of:

   (1) The state or a political subdivision of the state; or

   (2) A university, college, or school.

(b) A search warrant shall not be issued upon the application of a private citizen or for his aid in the enforcement of personal, civil, or property rights.

Ga. L. 1966, p. 567, § 14; Ga. L. 1990, p. 1980, § 1.

                    
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