Can a probation or parole officer enter a person's home during an arrest warrant search?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. C.B. (In re C.B.), A131536 (Cal. App. 2012):
"[A]n officer executing an arrest warrant or conducting a probation or parole search may enter a dwelling if he or she has only a 'reasonable belief,' falling short of probable cause[,] to believe[] the suspect lives there and is present at the time." (People v. Downey (2011) 198 Cal.App.4th 652, 662.)
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