To obtain a warrant, the police must ordinarily go before a justice of the peace and lay an information alleging that a criminal offence has been committed.

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To obtain a warrant, police must typically present evidence to a judicial officer, such as a justice of the peace, demonstrating probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed and that the person or place to be searched is connected with the crime. This process is known as "laying an information."

To Obtain a Warrant, the Police Must Ordinarily Go Before