Fla. Stat. § 933.02: Grounds for issuance of search warrant.

Upon proper affidavits being made, a search warrant may be issued under the provisions of this chapter upon any of the following grounds:

(1) When the property shall have been stolen or embezzled in violation of law;

(2) When any property shall have been used:

(a) As a means to commit any crime;

(b) In connection with gambling, gambling implements and appliances; or

(c) In violation of s. 847.011 or other laws in reference to obscene prints and literature;

(3) When any property constitutes evidence relevant to proving that a felony has been committed;

(4) When any property is being held or possessed:

(a) In violation of any of the laws prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors;

(b) In violation of the fish and game laws;

(c) In violation of the laws relative to food and drug; or

(d) In violation of the laws relative to citrus disease pursuant to s. 581.184; or

(5) When the laws in relation to cruelty to animals, as provided in chapter 828, have been or are violated in any particular building or place.

(6) To recover a deceased body.

This section also applies to any papers or documents used as a means of or in aid of the commission of any offense against the laws of the state.

History.—s. 16, sub-ch. 8, ch. 1637, 1868; s. 6, ch. 3921, 1889; RS 3007, 3008; GS 4083, 4084; RGS 6187, 6188; s. 4, ch. 9321, 1923; CGL 8501, 8502, 8506; s. 2, ch. 74-318; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 2, ch. 2002-11; s. 2, ch. 2003-188; s. 7, ch. 2006-45; s. 3, ch. 2010-35; s. 8, ch. 2019-45; s. 1, ch. 2026-177.