North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

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Who can issue a statewide search warrant?

Magistrate
Chief of Police
Superior court judge
District Attorney

The correct answer is: Superior court judge

A statewide search warrant is a legal document that authorizes law enforcement to conduct a search in any location within a state. In North Carolina, the authority to issue such a warrant lies specifically with a Superior Court judge. This is because Superior Court judges are presiding over more serious criminal matters and have the necessary jurisdiction to issue warrants that can extend beyond local or county boundaries, ensuring that the search is valid statewide. This power reinforces the legal framework that ensures checks and balances in the judicial process, as the involvement of a higher court is necessary for scrutiny and procedural fairness in executing such significant investigative actions. This is essential for protecting citizens' rights while allowing law enforcement to effectively pursue justice across wider geographical areas when needed.