(2001)

Dear Honorable Jerry F. Barnes

You have asked for our opinion as to when the 15-day statutory time limit for the execution of a search warrant commences.

In our opinion, the 15-day period should be computed beginning on the day after the search warrant is issued by a judicial officer.

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Statutory Time Limit

The Maryland criminal code sets a time limit for the execution of search warrants issued by Maryland courts. It states in relevant part:. . . [A]ny search or seizure under the authority of [a] search warrant . . . shall be made within 15 calendar days from the date of the issuance thereof and…