Article II. Bill of Rights
Article II, Section 7. Security of person and property - searches - seizures - warrants
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
The people shall be secure in their persons, papers, homes and effects, from unreasonable searches and seizures; and no warrant to search any place or seize any person or things shall issue without describing the place to be searched, or the person or thing to be seized, as near as may be, nor without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation reduced to writing.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 29.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
In plain English
People are secure in their persons, papers, homes and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures. A warrant must describe the place to be searched or the person or thing to be seized, and requires probable cause supported by a written oath or affirmation.
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- Your Liberties Under Colorado Law (Your Rights and Duties in Colorado)
- The Fourth Amendment: Searches, Seizures and Warrants (The Bill of Rights)
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