If a person is taken to or kept at a police station without their consent and without an arrest warrant,for the purpose of taking fingerprints,the police must have:

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In order for the police to take fingerprints without consent and without an arrest warrant, they must have reasonable suspicion that the person committed a crime. This is a lower standard than probable cause or proof beyond a reasonable doubt, but still requires some level of suspicion or evidence. Clear and convincing evidence is a higher standard than necessary for fingerprinting, and therefore not the best choice.

If a Person Is Taken to or Kept at a Police