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[wbl]

No that would be a search. Judges really don't like having these games played.

[jerf → wbl]

A sane judge, yes. A judge searching for a fig leaf, perhaps not.

Call me cynical if you like. It won't bother me.

[wbl → jerf]

The judge can just grant the warrant if they want. PC is a low bar.