§ 170. Maliciously procuring search-warrant [or warrant of arrest]. Every person who maliciously and without probable cause procures a search-warrant or warrant of arrest to be issued and executed, is guilty of a misdemeanor. [1872.] Cal Jur 3d (Rev) Criminal Law § 1978; Cal Practice § 235:1; Witkin Criminal Procedure p 97.

SOURCE: Deering's California Penal Code, 1989 Edition