Which term refers to a request that specifies the place to be searched and items to be seized?

• A. Warrant
• B. Affidavit
• C. Search Warrant Application
• D. Notice of Seizure

Answer: (C)

Securing permission to search starts with a formal request filed with a judge. That request, which is the document used to obtain authority to search and seize, specifies exactly where the search will occur and what items are targeted. It is generally supported by facts showing probable cause and is typically accompanied by a sworn statement—an affidavit—that explains the basis for the belief that evidence is likely to be found in the described location.

The actual warrant is the order the judge issues if the request is approved; it authorizes the search under specified conditions. An affidavit is part of the process to establish probable cause but is not the request itself. A notice of seizure is a separate document served after the items are taken, not the request used to obtain the search authority.

So, the term that refers to the request specifying the place to be searched and items to be seized is the search warrant application.