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Re:How to find a lost phone in a no-cell-coverage camping site? by stef25 on Thursday October 26, 2023 @05:31AM (#38023513)
> They can't just walk into people's homes over your word

Office I was kidnapped, taken to this address and violently raped. "Sorry we just walk in to people's homes over your word" ? Half a dozen other scenarios come to mind.

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Re:How to find a lost phone in a no-cell-coverage camping site? by giantg2 on Thursday October 26, 2023 @06:40AM (#38023872)
Sure, there are emergency circumstances exceptions (not the case in this scenario). In general you would need a warrant with probable cause. That probable cause to get the warrant could be your sworn statement.

So they can't just walk in over your word. I has to be your word plus either a warrant or exigent circumstance.

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