Summary
This amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures, stipulating that warrants must be issued only upon probable cause, supported by oath, and must particularly describe the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
Table of contents
- Amendment 4. Search and Seizure
Cross-references
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Full text
Amendment 4 The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.