Art. I, § 13
Searches, seizures and warrants
Right
Individual Rights
Art. I · Declaration of Rights
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable seizures and searches may not be violated; and a warrant may not issue except on , supported by oath or , particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons and things to be seized.
History: Sec. 13 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 7. Res.Ch. 90, 1974.
Simplified explanation
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable seizures and searches may not be violated, and a warrant may issue only on probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place and the persons and things.