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Criminal Procedure Fall 2021
Section 13 . 1
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Administrative Inspections

C.E. Field

Administrative searches and seizures do not require a warrant, reasonable suspicion, or probable cause.  However, an administrative search must adhere to neutral criteria that protect individuals from an officer's arbitrary selection.

Administrative or regulatory searches:  the primary purpose may not be for crime control. Inquiries into the officer's purpose or intent therefore ARE appropriate.

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