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Open Fields Doctrine

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

open fields doctrine


: a doctrine in criminal procedure: law enforcement officers may make a warrantless search of the area outside of the curtilage of a person's home without violating the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution called also open fields rule




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