SCOTUS has ruled that inventory searches are not Fourth Amendment searches.

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SCOTUS has ruled that inventory searches are not Fourth Amendment searches. ​

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The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has ruled that inventory searches are an exception to the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement, but it still considers them searches within the context of the Fourth Amendment. These searches must adhere to standardized procedures and are meant to protect an owner's property while in police custody, protect the police against disputes over lost or stolen property, and protect the police from potential danger.

SCOTUS Has Ruled That Inventory Searches Are Not Fourth Amendment