Execution for a search authorization?

• A. good within 10 days of issue
• B. knock and announce unless reasonable suspicion of evidence destruction
• C. if homeowner is present issue a copy
• D. it expires automatically after 3 days

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that a search authorization is valid only for a short, defined period after it’s issued. In this context, the search warrant must be executed within 10 days of issue. That time limit keeps the authorization current with the probable cause and prevents indefinite validity, requiring officers to act promptly or seek a new or extended warrant.

The other points touch on separate rules rather than the expiry window: knock-and-announce relates to how entry is made, not how long the warrant remains usable; simply having the homeowner present doesn’t change the timing; and a 3-day automatic expiration isn’t the rule for this kind of authorization.