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Can a search warrant be post dated?

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(Answer is applicable to the USA only): It depends on the State in question, but under federal rules, "Yes."

ADDED: For the date of SERVICE of the warrant: Yes. For the APPLICATION date of the warrant: No. For the date it was SIGNED by the judicial officer: No.

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