What is the good faith exception?

Good Faith Exception to Exclusionary Rule An exception to the exclusionary rule barring the use at trial of evidence obtained pursuant to an unlawful search and seizure (see the Fourth Amendment). read more

Good Faith Exception Law and Legal Definition The good faith exception doctrine is an exception to the exclusionary rule provides that illegally gathered evidence can be admitted at trial if police officers have reason to believe their actions are legal. read more

In United States constitutional law, the good-faith exception (also good-faith doctrine) is a legal doctrine providing an exemption to the exclusionary rule. read more