Me. Const. art. I, § 5
- Constitution
- Constitution of Maine
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Unreasonable searches prohibited. The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers and possessions from all unreasonable searches and seizures; and no warrant to search any place, or seize any person or thing, shall issue without a special designation of the place to be searched, and the person or thing to be seized, nor without probable cause -- supported by oath or affirmation.
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