Which document usually authorizes a search to collect trace evidence at a location?

Which document usually authorizes a search to collect trace evidence at a location?

• A. No-Knock Warrant
• B. Joyce Search Warrant
• C. Administrative Warrant
• D. Domestic Violence Order

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that a search warrant authorizes investigators to look for and seize evidence at a place. A Joyce search warrant is a specialized type used when the goal is to collect trace evidence—tiny amounts of material like fibers, residues, or microscopic particles that can connect a location or person to a crime. This kind of warrant specifies that the search is for trace evidence at a particular location and authorizes the collection and submission of any relevant materials to the lab for analysis.

The other options don’t fit this purpose: a no-knock warrant governs the manner of entry rather than what is searched for, an administrative warrant is for routine inspections with a general scope, and a domestic violence order is a protective order that does not authorize a search for evidence.