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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A search of a person, object or place may be made and things may be seized when the search is made:
(1) Incident to a lawful arrest;
(2) With consent;
(3) Pursuant to a valid search warrant;
(4) With the authority and within the scope of a right of lawful inspection;
(5) Pursuant to a search during an authorized temporary questioning as provided in s. 968.25; or
(6) As otherwise authorized by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Criminal Procedure (Ch. 967 to 980) § 968.10. Searches and seizures; when authorized - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/criminal-procedure-ch-967-to-980/wi-st-968-10/
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