A warrant must describe what elements?

• A. Time of the search only
• B. Names of all officers involved
• C. Place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized
• D. The cost of the investigation

Answer: (C)

Particularity means a search warrant must clearly specify where to search and what can be seized. This limits police authority to a specific location and a specific set of items or persons, preventing a general or sweeping search. The place described should be detailed enough to identify the exact site, like an address or room, and the items or people to be seized should be described with enough precision to distinguish them from other things. Time of search can be included, but the essential elements are the exact place to be searched and the particular items or persons to be seized. The other details, like officer names or the cost of the investigation, aren’t what define a valid warrant.