All of the following are required for a consent search to be valid except

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The statement "the person must be told they do not have to consent to the search" is incorrect. In a consent search, the person is not required to be informed that they may refuse to give consent. However, the other options listed are correct requirements for a valid consent search: it must be freely and voluntarily given, and by someone who has authority over the item being searched.

All of the Following Are Required for a Consent Search