Article 233 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine

Procedural Reglementation of an Exigent Circumstances Search

      This article is devoted to the relevant issue of the legality of an exigent circumstances search, a practice that involves entering a home or other possessions to save life and property, or to directly prosecute a suspected criminal. The inclusion of provisions on exigent circumstances searches in the legislation of Ukraine is a matter of great importance, as it directly impacts the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in responding to emerging threats.