Question

The exclusionary rule states that if evidence is found during an illegal search, it

must be destroyed immediately.
cannot be admitted as evidence in court.
can be admitted into court anyway.
cannot be admitted into court unless a judge agrees.

Answer 1

Answer: cannot be admitted as evidence in court.

The exclusionary rule bars use of evidence obtained through unconstitutional searches or seizures (Fourth Amendment), though there are limited exceptions (good‑faith, inevitable discovery, independent source, attenuation).