{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cpl", "section": "690.15", "citation": "CPL § 690.15", "heading": "Search warrants; what and who are subject to search thereunder", "text": ["§ 690.15  Search warrants; what and who are subject to search", "thereunder.", "1.  A search warrant must direct a search of one or more of the following:", "(a)  A designated or described place or premises;", "(b)  A designated or described vehicle, as that term is defined in section 10.00 of the penal law;", "(c)  A designated or described person.", "2.  A search warrant which directs a search of a designated or described place, premises or vehicle, may also direct a search of any person present thereat or therein."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/690.15", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A search warrant must direct a search of a **specified or described place, premises, vehicle, or person**. A warrant for a place, premises, or vehicle may also authorize the **search of anyone present there**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cpl/690.15", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}