Ky. Const. § 10

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Section 10 Security from search and seizure -- Conditions of issuance of warrant.

The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers and possessions, from

unreasonable search and seizure; and no warrant shall issue to search any place, or seize

any person or thing, without describing them as nearly as may be, nor without probable

cause supported by oath or affirmation.

Text as Ratified on: August 3, 1891, and revised September 28, 1891.

History: Not yet amended.

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