(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in executing a search warrant, the person authorized to execute the warrant shall, before entry, make a reasonable effort to present credentials, authority and purpose to an occupant or person in possession of the location designated in the warrant and show her or him the warrant or a copy thereof upon request.
(b) In executing a search warrant, the person authorized to execute the warrant need not inform anyone of his or her authority and purpose, as prescribed in subsection (a) of this section, but may promptly enter the designated location if it is at the time unoccupied or not in the possession of any person or at the time reasonably believed to be in such condition, but shall orally announce their credentials and authority to execute the warrant prior to entry.
(c) A peace officer may be requested to assist in the execution of the warrant.
(d) A warrant must be executed and returned to the municipal judge by whom it was issued within 10 days from its date, unless such municipal judge before the expiration of such time, by endorsement thereon, extends the time for five days. After the expiration of the time prescribed by this subsection, the warrant unless executed is void.
(Ord. 2016-46. Passed 6-7-16.)