Why do they auction off storage units?

How do storage auctions work? After a storage unit has been abandoned or gone into lien, self storage facilities may schedule an auction to clear out items. An auctioneer is brought in, and the units are auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Who can Authorise a strip search?

A strip search can only take place in a police station or a designated area like a police tent. A strip search must be done out of public view and by an officer of the same sex, without any officer of the opposite sex able to see.

Can a warrant authorize a search of a property?

For example, a warrant may authorize the search of “the single-dwelling premises at 11359 Happy Glade Avenue” and direct the police to search for and seize “cash, betting slips, record books, and every other means used in connection with placing bets on horses.”

Can a search warrant be served at any time?

Jenna: Yes, there is an important exception according to Title 21 to US Code section 879. Search warrants involving controlled substance can be served at anytime. In addition to controlled substance warrants, agents can get special night time permission to execute other kinds of warrants.

Can a police officer search your house without a warrant?

Search Made in Connection With an Arrest A police officer doesn’t need a warrant to conduct a search “incident to” an arrest. After a lawful arrest, an officer has the right to search the arrestee and the area within the arrestee’s immediate control. (United States v.

Can a police officer seize only the items listed in a warrant?

However, that doesn’t mean that officers can seize only those items listed in the warrant. If, in the course of their search, police officers come across contraband or evidence of a crime that is not listed in the warrant, they can often seize it.