The name of the affiant refers to the who applies for the search warrant, i.e., the:

• A. Person applying
• B. Investigator
• C. Judge
• D. Clerk

Answer: (A)

An affiant is the person who applies for the warrant by signing a sworn affidavit that lays out the facts and establishes probable cause. This individual is the applicant—the one whose name appears on the document and who takes the oath about the information presented. The judge then reviews that affidavit and decides whether to issue the warrant, while the clerk handles filing and processing. An investigator may be the source of the information, but the term affiant refers to the person making the oath and requesting the warrant.