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SHADWICK v. CITY OF TAMPA

No. 71-5445.

407 U.S. 345 (1972)

SHADWICK v. CITY OF TAMPA.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 19, 1972.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Daniel A. Rezneck argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs was Malory B. Frier.

Gerald H. Bee, Jr., argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief was William Reece Smith, Jr.

MR. JUSTICE POWELL delivered the opinion of the Court.

The charter of Tampa, Florida, authorizes the issuance of certain arrest warrants by clerks of the Tampa Municipal Court.1 The sole question in this case is whether these clerks qualify as neutral and detached magistrates for purposes of the Fourth Amendment. We hold that they do.

Appellant was arrested for impaired driving on a warrant...

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