# Search Warrants
> **CBP** · Final rule. · Published 1996-01-04 · Effective 1996-02-05 · 61 FR 257
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-133
- **Category:** customs-cbp
- **Sub-agency:** CBP
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 257
- **CFR reference:** 19 CFR 162
- **Publication date:** 1996-01-04
- **Effective date:** 1996-02-05
- **Treasury docket:** T.D. 96-6
## Abstract

This document amends the Customs Regulations by removing a regulation limiting the authority of Customs officers to whom search warrants are issued. The current regulation restricts such officers from removing letters, documents and other records in certain circumstances. The regulation is inconsistent with the current state of the law.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/01/04/96-133/search-warrants)
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