Va. Const. art. I, § 10
- Constitution
- Constitution of Virginia
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
That general warrants, whereby an officer or messenger may be commanded to search suspected places without evidence of a fact committed, or to seize any person or persons not named, or whose offense is not particularly described and supported by evidence, are grievous and oppressive, and ought not to be granted.
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