{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1533","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1533","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 12. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CRIMINAL NATURE [1473. - 1564.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-12"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Of Search Warrants [1523. - 1542.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-12/chapter-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 257, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Upon a showing of good cause, the magistrate may, in his or her discretion, insert a direction in a search warrant that it may be served at any time of the day or night. In the absence of such a direction, the warrant shall be served only between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.</p><p>When establishing “good cause” under this section, the magistrate shall consider the safety of the peace officers serving the warrant and the safety of the public as a valid basis for nighttime endorsements.</p>","text":"Upon a showing of good cause, the magistrate may, in his or her discretion, insert a direction in a search warrant that it may be served at any time of the day or night. In the absence of such a direction, the warrant shall be served only between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. When establishing “good cause” under this section, the magistrate shall consider the safety of the peace officers serving the warrant and the safety of the public as a valid basis for nighttime endorsements.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-search-warrants-1533","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}