A search warrant allows agents the right to do what?

A search warrant grants agents the authority to enter a specific location and seize documents and physical evidence pertinent to their investigation. This legal document, issued by a judge, outlines the areas that can be searched and the items that can be taken as evidence, ensuring that the agents have the proper legal backing to conduct their search.

The ability to enter and seize documents is particularly important in investigations where physical records may contain critical information related to compliance, fraud, or other legal issues. It ensures that such evidence is gathered in a lawful manner, respecting the rights of individuals while conducting a thorough investigation.

While taking possession of electronic devices may be a related action in many cases—especially if those devices could contain pertinent data—this often requires additional specific legal provisions or warrants targeting those devices. Similarly, interviewing personnel does not fall under the powers granted by a search warrant, as this process involves different legal considerations related to employee rights and consent. Accessing employee personal records typically requires separate legal authority, such as a subpoena or other forms of consent. Hence, the focus on the clear and specific power represented by the ability to enter and seize documents makes this option the correct choice.