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How Long is the Warrant Active?

Reference Number: MTAS-1087
Reviewed Date: 05/22/2025

The final requirement contained in the statute for these warrants is found in subparagraph (f), which states “All warrants shall be executed within ten (10) days of issuance.” T.C.A. § 68-120-117(f). The building official must take this short time limit into account when applying for the warrant. The warrant is considered "executed" when the search has been completed and an executed copy is returned to the judge who issued the warrant