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Bill is an inmate who gets into trouble. The correctional officer suspects Bill of hiding contraband and goes into Bill's cell to search. Is the

Bill is an inmate who gets into trouble. The correctional officer suspects Bill of hiding contraband and goes into Bill's cell to search. Is the correctional officer allowed to search Bill's cell?

  • Yes, based on the 4th Amendment, for the purpose of prison security
  • No; based on the 4th Amendment, the officer would need a search warrant
  • No; based on the 8th Amendment, Bill is protected from unusual punishments
  • Yes, based on the 5th Amendment, if the officer searches with a warrant

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