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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > American politics and society > Fourth Amendment > Fourth Amendment issues > custodial arrest

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custodial arrest  

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  • A custodial arrest is a seizure of a person based on probable cause that a crime has been committed or upon prior judicial authorization. Pursuant to a custodial arrest, police may conduct a search of the person and surrounding area without any further justification (United States v. Robinson, 1973). [Source: Encyclopedia of the Fourth Amendment; Custodial Arrest]

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