Warrants issued when the police know that incriminating material is not yet present but have reason to believe that it will eventually arrive at a particular premises are called ________ warrants.

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Anticipatory warrants are issued in anticipation of incriminating material arriving at a specific location, such as a package that is expected to be delivered. This is different from retrospective warrants, which are issued after an offense has already occurred, and prospective warrants, which authorize ongoing surveillance. "Incriminatory" is not a recognized term for warrants.

Warrants Issued When the Police Know That Incriminating Material Is