Searching the personal effects of a person under lawful arrest is valid if it is part of the administrative procedure incident to the booking and jailing of the suspect.

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This is because the search of personal effects as part of the administrative procedure incident to booking and jailing is considered reasonable under the Fourth Amendment, as it serves legitimate governmental interests such as ensuring safety and inventorying the personal effects.

Searching the Personal Effects of a Person Under Lawful Arrest