N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 690.36
Search warrants

  • special provisions governing oral applications therefor

1.

An oral application for a search warrant may be communicated to a judge by telephone, radio or other means of electronic communication.

2.

Where an oral application for a search warrant is made, the applicant therefor must identify himself and the purpose of his communication. After being sworn as provided in subdivision three of this section, the applicant must also make the statement required by paragraph (b) of subdivision two of section 690.35 and provide the same allegations of fact required by paragraph (c) of such subdivision; provided, however, persons, properly identified, other than the applicant may also provide some or all of such allegations of fact directly to the court. Where appropriate, the applicant may also make a request specified in subdivision three of section 690.35.

3.

Upon being advised that an oral application for a search warrant is being made, a judge shall place under oath the applicant and any other person providing information in support of the application. Such oath or oaths and all of the remaining communication must be recorded, either by means of a voice recording device or verbatim stenographic or verbatim longhand notes. If a voice recording device is used or a stenographic record made, the judge must have the record transcribed, certify to the accuracy of the transcription and file the original record and transcription with the court within twenty-four hours of the issuance of a warrant. If longhand notes are taken, the judge shall subscribe a copy and file it with the court within twenty-four hours of the issuance of a warrant.

Source: Section 690.36 — Search warrants; special provisions governing oral applications therefor, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CPL/690.­36 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 10, 2026).

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