Utah State Courts

Search Warrants: Hearsay - Probable Cause for Issuance

Information Introduction to Search Warrants Requirements for Issuance Hearsay: Two-Part Test

Exercises Hearsay: Veracity Hearsay: Basis of Knowledge Hearsay: Probable Cause for Issuance

Forms Affidavit - PDF | Word Search Warrant - PDF | Word

The affidavit doesn’t establish probable cause because

The informant was not credible.
Neither the veracity of the informant nor the basis of knowledge for the information supplied could be supported.
The informant’s report was not based on reliable information.

Incorrect. Try again.

Incorrect. Try again.

Correct! You should NOT issue the search warrant.

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