What is the name for a demand to enter for inspection that does not require probable cause like a criminal warrant?

• A. Search Warrant
• B. Civil Rights Violation
• C. Administrative Warrant
• D. Right of Entry

Answer: (C)

An administrative warrant is the tool used when inspectors need to enter a property to check compliance with codes or regulations. It’s issued to facilitate regulatory inspections and is typically grounded in statutes or administrative rules, not in criminal law showing probable cause. This is different from a search warrant, which is required for criminal investigations and hinges on probable cause. While a property owner may have a general right of entry in some contexts, the formal instrument that authorizes entry for an inspection without proving probable cause is the administrative warrant.