Cal. Const. art. I, § 13
- Constitution
- Constitution of California
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
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 probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons and things to be seized. (Sec. 13 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 7. Res.Ch. 90, 1974.)
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