The exclusionary rule applies to all errors stemming from police negligence in maintaining warrant databases.

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The exclusionary rule does not apply to all errors stemming from police negligence in maintaining warrant databases. The Supreme Court has held that evidence obtained from an arrest based on an inaccurately maintained warrant database (due to police error) does not automatically necessitate the application of the exclusionary rule if the error was the result of isolated negligence rather than systemic error or reckless disregard for constitutional requirements.

The Exclusionary Rule Applies to All Errors Stemming from Police