procedural search
[prəˈsɛdʒərəl sɜrʃ]
nounpl: procedural searches
busca procedural
1. A search conducted according to established legal procedures and rules, typically requiring proper authorization such as a warrant
The procedural search of the suspect's home yielded evidence that was admissible in court.
A busca procedural da casa do suspeito produziu provas que foram admissíveis em tribunal.
2. In computer science and algorithms, a search method that follows a systematic step-by-step process to locate data or solutions
The algorithm uses a procedural search to navigate through the database efficiently.
O algoritmo usa uma busca procedural para navegar no banco de dados eficientemente.
3. A lawful search executed with adherence to constitutional and statutory requirements
Without a warrant, the officer could not conduct a procedural search of the vehicle.
Sem um mandado, o policial não poderia realizar uma busca procedural do veículo.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, 'procedural search' emphasizes the importance of following constitutional protections. In the USA, this concept is deeply rooted in Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches. In Brazil, it relates to compliance with the Federal Constitution (1988) and Criminal Procedure Code. The term reflects a fundamental legal principle that government authority must be exercised within legal limits to protect individual rights.
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