Neither a search warrant nor an arrest warrant can be issued without the signatureof a neutral magistrate or judge. This is referred to as the "probable cause" requirement.

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The signature of a neutral magistrate or judge is required for a warrant, but the "probable cause" requirement refers to the need for sufficient evidence to justify the warrant, not the signature itself.

Neither a Search Warrant nor an Arrest Warrant Can Be