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Public safety exception

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An exception allowing unwarned interrogation statements to be used as direct evidence in court when justified by public safety concerns.

AP course connection

Topic 3.8: 3.8 Amendments: Due Process and the Rights of the Accused

Unit 3

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