Warrant Requirements

Warrant requirements refer to the legal standards that govern when law enforcement can search a person’s property or seize items. Typically, police must obtain a warrant from a judge, which requires showing probable cause that a crime has occurred. This process ensures protection against unreasonable searches. There are exceptions, like emergencies or if evidence is in plain view, but generally, warrants help safeguard individual privacy rights. Without proper warrants, evidence gathered may be deemed inadmissible in court.