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open view doctrine in Washington

61 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2024 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (16)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Rosegreen
wash · 1996 · cited in 22 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1996–2024
2 sentences

2024Notably, the open view doctrine provides that a detection does not constitute a search “‘when a law enforcement officer is able to detect something by utilization of one or more of his senses while lawfully present at the vantage point where those senses are used[.]’” State v. Bobic, 140 Wn.2d 250, 259 , 996 P.2d 610 (2000) (quoting State v. Rose, 128 Wn.2d 388, 392 , 909 P.2d 280 (1996)).

2024In regard to Officer Pierson’s use of a flashlight to look through the window of the vehicle, our Supreme Court has upheld the use of a flashlight under the open view doctrine where the flashlight “does not transform an observation which would fall within the open view doctrine during daylight into an impermissible search simply because darkness falls.” Rose, 128 Wn.2d at 398-99 .

522
State v. Younggreen
· 1994 · cited in 11 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1996–2020
2 sentences

2020Under the open view doctrine, “‘when a law enforcement officer is able to detect something by utilization of one or more of his senses while lawfully present at the vantage point where those senses are used, that detection does not constitute a search’.” State v. Rose, 128 Wn.2d 388, 392 , 909 P.2d 280 (1996) (internal quotation marks omitted) (State v. Young, 123 Wn.2d 173, 182 , 867 P.2d 593 (1994)).

2020Under the open view doctrine, “‘when a law enforcement officer is able to detect something by utilization of one or more of his senses while lawfully present at the vantage point where those senses are used, that detection does not constitute a search’.” State v. Rose, 128 Wn.2d 388, 392 , 909 P.2d 280 (1996) (internal quotation marks omitted) (State v. Young, 123 Wn.2d 173, 182 , 867 P.2d 593 (1994)).

511
State v. Seagullgreen
wash · 1981 · cited in 30 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1984–2022
2 sentences

2020The open view doctrine and plain view doctrine are “visually similar, but legally distinct.” State v. Seagull, 95 Wn.2d 898, 901 , 632 P.2d 44 (1981).

2020The open view doctrine and plain view doctrine are “visually similar, but legally distinct.” State v. Seagull, 95 Wn.2d 898, 901 , 632 P.2d 44 (1981).

330
State v. Rosegreen
wash · 1996 · cited in 16 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1998–2024
2 sentences

2024Notably, the open view doctrine provides that a detection does not constitute a search “‘when a law enforcement officer is able to detect something by utilization of one or more of his senses while lawfully present at the vantage point where those senses are used[.]’” State v. Bobic, 140 Wn.2d 250, 259 , 996 P.2d 610 (2000) (quoting State v. Rose, 128 Wn.2d 388, 392 , 909 P.2d 280 (1996)).

2020Under the open view doctrine, “‘when a law enforcement officer is able to detect something by utilization of one or more of his senses while lawfully present at the vantage point where those senses are used, that detection does not constitute a search’.” State v. Rose, 128 Wn.2d 388, 392 , 909 P.2d 280 (1996) (internal quotation marks omitted) (State v. Young, 123 Wn.2d 173, 182 , 867 P.2d 593 (1994)).

316
State v. Gibsongreen
washctapp · 2009 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2020
2 sentences

2011Under the open view doctrine, Smith's observation of the pills and pill bottles, from the nonconstitutionally protected area outside of Jones's vehicle, was not a search implicating article I, section 7; however, the open view doctrine did not permit his warrantless entry into Jones's vehicle to seize the items. ¶ 19 In Gibson, two officers stopped the defendant's car after he failed to signal a turn. 152 Wash.App. at 948-49 , 219 P.3d 964 .

2011Under the open view doctrine, Smith's observation of the pills and pill bottles, from the nonconstitutionally protected area outside of Jones's vehicle, was not a search implicating article I, section 7; however, the open view doctrine did not permit his warrantless entry into Jones's vehicle to seize the items. ¶ 19 In Gibson, two officers stopped the defendant's car after he failed to signal a turn. 152 Wash.App. at 948-49 , 219 P.3d 964 .

34
State v. Robinsongreen
wash · 2011 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011No Washington court has recently issued a "new controlling constitutional interpretation" of either the open view or plain view exceptions to the exclusionary rule and Jones cannot satisfy the first factor of the Robinson test. 171 Wash.2d at 305, 253 P.3d 84 ; see also, Davis v. United States, ___ U.S. ___, 131 S.Ct. 2419, 2434 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (courts do not apply the exclusionary rule to evidence properly seized under the law at the time the search is conducted). ¶ 63 Accordingly, because Jones failed to challenge the admissibility of the evidence resulting from Officer Kenneth Smit

2011RAP 2.5(a); Robinson, 171 Wash.2d at 305, 253 P.3d 84 ; Mierz, 127 Wash.2d at 468 , 901 P.2d 286 . ¶ 64 Alternatively, when Officer Smith approached Jones's vehicle, he saw what he immediately recognized as evidence of the crime of unlawful possession of a controlled substance then being conducted in his presence: oxycodone pills spilling out of an unlabeled *893 pill bottle in the car door.

33
State v. Kaaheenagreen
haw · 1978 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1996–2004
2 sentences

2004However, the open view doctrine applies—and a Washington citizen’s privacy expectation vanishes—only when “ ‘the observation takes place from a non-intrusive vantage point.’ ” State v. Seagull, 95 Wn.2d 898, 902 , 632 P.2d 44 (1981) (quoting State v. Kaaheena, 59 Haw. 23 , 575 P.2d 462, 467 (1978)).

2004However, the open view doctrine applies—and a Washington citizen’s privacy expectation vanishes—only when “ ‘the observation takes place from a non-intrusive vantage point.’ ” State v. Seagull, 95 Wn.2d 898, 902 , 632 P.2d 44 (1981) (quoting State v. Kaaheena, 59 Haw. 23 , 575 P.2d 462, 467 (1978)).

24
Davis v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2011 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011No Washington court has recently issued a "new controlling constitutional interpretation" of either the open view or plain view exceptions to the exclusionary rule and Jones cannot satisfy the first factor of the Robinson test. 171 Wash.2d at 305, 253 P.3d 84 ; see also, Davis v. United States, ___ U.S. ___, 131 S.Ct. 2419, 2434 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (courts do not apply the exclusionary rule to evidence properly seized under the law at the time the search is conducted). ¶ 63 Accordingly, because Jones failed to challenge the admissibility of the evidence resulting from Officer Kenneth Smit

2011No Washington court has recently issued a "new controlling constitutional interpretation" of either the open view or plain view exceptions to the exclusionary rule and Jones cannot satisfy the first factor of the Robinson test. 171 Wash.2d at 305, 253 P.3d 84 ; see also, Davis v. United States, ___ U.S. ___, 131 S.Ct. 2419, 2434 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (courts do not apply the exclusionary rule to evidence properly seized under the law at the time the search is conducted). ¶ 63 Accordingly, because Jones failed to challenge the admissibility of the evidence resulting from Officer Kenneth Smit

22
State v. Gibsongreen
washctapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Under the open view doctrine, Smith's observation of the pills and pill bottles, from the nonconstitutionally protected area outside of Jones's vehicle, was not a search implicating article I, section 7; however, the open view doctrine did not permit his warrantless entry into Jones's vehicle to seize the items. ¶ 19 In Gibson, two officers stopped the defendant's car after he failed to signal a turn. 152 Wash.App. at 948-49 , 219 P.3d 964 .

2011Under the open view doctrine, Smith's observation of the pills and pill bottles, from the nonconstitutionally protected area outside of Jones's vehicle, was not a search implicating article I, section 7; however, the open view doctrine did not permit his warrantless entry into Jones's vehicle to seize the items. ¶ 19 In Gibson, two officers stopped the defendant's car after he failed to signal a turn. 152 Wash.App. at 948-49 , 219 P.3d 964 .

22
State v. Ferrogreen
washctapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1992–1994
22
State v. Kennedygreen
wash · 1986 · cited in 8 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2015
2 sentences

2011State v. Kennedy, 107 Wash.2d 1, 10 , 726 P.2d 445 (1986). ¶ 17 The open view doctrine "does not[, however,] provide authority to enter constitutionally-protected areas to take the items without first obtaining a warrant." State v. Posenjak, 127 Wash.App. 41, 52-53 , 111 P.3d 1206 (2005).

2011State v. Kennedy, 107 Wash.2d 1, 10 , 726 P.2d 445 (1986). ¶ 17 The open view doctrine "does not[, however,] provide authority to enter constitutionally-protected areas to take the items without first obtaining a warrant." State v. Posenjak, 127 Wash.App. 41, 52-53 , 111 P.3d 1206 (2005).

18
State v. O'Neillgreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Arthur Earl Marshall v. United Statesgreen
ca5 · 1970 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
State v. O'NEILLgreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
State v. Walkergreen
wis · 1990 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Jenkins v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (57)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Myers green
wash · 1991
2 sentences

2004The open view doctrine does not apply—and a Washington citizen’s privacy expectation remains—“[i]f the officer substantially or unreasonably departs from a nonintrusive area, or employs a particularly intrusive method of viewing.” State v. Myers, 117 Wn.2d 332, 345 , 815 P.2d 761 (1991) (emphasis added).

2004The open view doctrine does not apply—and a Washington citizen’s privacy expectation remains—“[i]f the officer substantially or unreasonably departs from a nonintrusive area, or employs a particularly intrusive method of viewing.” State v. Myers, 117 Wn.2d 332, 345 , 815 P.2d 761 (1991) (emphasis added).

51996–2004
State v. Neeley green
washctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2005State v. Neeley, 113 Wn.

2005State v. Neeley, 113 Wn.

42005–2005
State v. Cardenas green
wash · 2002
2 sentences

2022In order to seize an object pursuant to the open view doctrine, the object must, of course, be in “view.” In other words, an officer must be able to detect the object without “manipulat[ing]” it, solely “by using one or more of [their] senses.” Morgan, 193 Wn.2d at 372 & n.6; Cardenas, 146 Wn.2d at 408 .

2002“Under the open view doctrine, if an officer detects something by using one or more of his or her senses, while lawfully present at the vantage point where those senses are used, no search has occurred.” State v. Cardenas, 146 Wn.2d 400, 408 , 47 P.3d 127 (2002) (citing State v. Rose, 128 Wn.2d 388, 393 , 909 P.2d 280 (1996); State v. Young, 123 Wn.2d 173 , 867 P.2d 593 (1994); State v. Seagull, 95 Wn.2d 898, 901 , 632 P.2d 44 (1981)).

32002–2022
State v. Young green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2017A flashlight is, instead, an exceedingly common device that can do no more than reveal what would be visible in natural light.• This court concluded: "[W]e hold that the fact that a flashlight is used does not transform an observation which would fall within the open view doctrine during daylight into an impermissible search simply because darkness falls." Rose, 128 Wn.2d at 398-99 , quoted in Young, 135 Wn.2d at 513 n. 8.

2003This court concluded: “[W]e hold that the fact that a flashlight is used does not transform an observation which would fall within the open view doctrine during daylight into an impermissible search simply because darkness falls.” Rose, 128 Wn.2d at 398-99 , quoted in Young, 135 Wn.2d at 513 n.8.

32003–2017
State v. Posenjak green
washctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2011State v. Kennedy, 107 Wash.2d 1, 10 , 726 P.2d 445 (1986). ¶ 17 The open view doctrine "does not[, however,] provide authority to enter constitutionally-protected areas to take the items without first obtaining a warrant." State v. Posenjak, 127 Wash.App. 41, 52-53 , 111 P.3d 1206 (2005).

2011State v. Kennedy, 107 Wash.2d 1, 10 , 726 P.2d 445 (1986). ¶ 17 The open view doctrine "does not[, however,] provide authority to enter constitutionally-protected areas to take the items without first obtaining a warrant." State v. Posenjak, 127 Wash.App. 41, 52-53 , 111 P.3d 1206 (2005).

32011–2011
State v. Mierz green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2011RAP 2.5(a); Robinson, 171 Wash.2d at 305, 253 P.3d 84 ; Mierz, 127 Wash.2d at 468 , 901 P.2d 286 . ¶ 64 Alternatively, when Officer Smith approached Jones's vehicle, he saw what he immediately recognized as evidence of the crime of unlawful possession of a controlled substance then being conducted in his presence: oxycodone pills spilling out of an unlabeled *893 pill bottle in the car door.

2011RAP 2.5(a); Robinson, 171 Wash.2d at 305, 253 P.3d 84 ; Mierz, 127 Wash.2d at 468 , 901 P.2d 286 . ¶ 64 Alternatively, when Officer Smith approached Jones's vehicle, he saw what he immediately recognized as evidence of the crime of unlawful possession of a controlled substance then being conducted in his presence: oxycodone pills spilling out of an unlabeled *893 pill bottle in the car door.

32011–2011
State v. Louthan green
washctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2011Louthan, 158 Wash.App. at 746 , 242 P.3d 954 .

2011App. 732 , 242 P.3d 954 (2010), in its discussion of the open view doctrine.

32011–2011
State v. Posenjak green
washctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2011State v. Kennedy, 107 Wash.2d 1, 10 , 726 P.2d 445 (1986). ¶ 17 The open view doctrine "does not[, however,] provide authority to enter constitutionally-protected areas to take the items without first obtaining a warrant." State v. Posenjak, 127 Wash.App. 41, 52-53 , 111 P.3d 1206 (2005).

2011State v. Kennedy, 107 Wash.2d 1, 10 , 726 P.2d 445 (1986). ¶ 17 The open view doctrine "does not[, however,] provide authority to enter constitutionally-protected areas to take the items without first obtaining a warrant." State v. Posenjak, 127 Wash.App. 41, 52-53 , 111 P.3d 1206 (2005).

32011–2011
State v. Louthan green
washctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2011Louthan, 158 Wash.App. at 746 , 242 P.3d 954 .

2011Louthan, 158 Wn.

32011–2011
State v. Parker green
wash · 1999
2 sentences

2005Id. (quoting State v. Parker, 139 Wn.2d 486, 496 , 987 P.2d 73 (1999)). ¶22 The open view doctrine is an exception.

2005App. at 657 (quoting State v. Parker, 139 Wn.2d 486, 496 , 987 P.2d 73 (1999)). ¶24 One such exception is the open-view doctrine.

32005–2005
State v. Parker green
wash · 2001
2 sentences

2005Id. (quoting State v. Parker, 139 Wn.2d 486, 496 , 987 P.2d 73 (1999)). ¶22 The open view doctrine is an exception.

2005App. at 657 (quoting State v. Parker, 139 Wn.2d 486, 496 , 987 P.2d 73 (1999)). ¶24 One such exception is the open-view doctrine.

32005–2005
State v. Turner neutral
washctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2005Id. (quoting State v. Parker, 139 Wn.2d 486, 496 , 987 P.2d 73 (1999)). ¶22 The open view doctrine is an exception.

2005Id. ¶ 22 The open view doctrine is an exception.

32005–2005
United States v. Dunn green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1998Judge Baker mentioned Hodari D. in a footnote to his dissent in State v. Nettles, 70 Wash.App. 706 , 714 n. 1, 855 P.2d 699 (1993). [8] This is consistent with our holding in State v. Rose, 128 Wash.2d 388 , 909 P.2d 280 (1996), a search case, wherein we held illumination of the interior of a mobile home by a flashlight at night satisfied the open view doctrine: In accord with the reasoning in [ United States v. ] Dunn [ 480 U.S. 294 , 107 S.Ct. 1134 , 94 L.Ed.2d 326 ], [ United States v. ] Lee [ 274 U.S. 559 , 47 S.Ct. 746 , 71 L.Ed. 1202 ], and other cases cited above, we hold that the fact

1998Judge Baker mentioned Hodari D. in a footnote to his dissent in State v. Nettles, 70 Wash.App. 706 , 714 n. 1, 855 P.2d 699 (1993). [8] This is consistent with our holding in State v. Rose, 128 Wash.2d 388 , 909 P.2d 280 (1996), a search case, wherein we held illumination of the interior of a mobile home by a flashlight at night satisfied the open view doctrine: In accord with the reasoning in [ United States v. ] Dunn [ 480 U.S. 294 , 107 S.Ct. 1134 , 94 L.Ed.2d 326 ], [ United States v. ] Lee [ 274 U.S. 559 , 47 S.Ct. 746 , 71 L.Ed. 1202 ], and other cases cited above, we hold that the fact

31996–1998
State v. Robinson green
wash · 2011
2 sentences

2011No Washington court has recently issued a "new controlling constitutional interpretation" of either the open view or plain view exceptions to the exclusionary rule and Jones cannot satisfy the first factor of the Robinson test. 171 Wash.2d at 305, 253 P.3d 84 ; see also, Davis v. United States, ___ U.S. ___, 131 S.Ct. 2419, 2434 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (courts do not apply the exclusionary rule to evidence properly seized under the law at the time the search is conducted). ¶ 63 Accordingly, because Jones failed to challenge the admissibility of the evidence resulting from Officer Kenneth Smit

2011No Washington court has recently issued a "new controlling constitutional interpretation" of either the open view or plain view exceptions to the exclusionary rule and Jones cannot satisfy the first factor of the Robinson test. 171 Wash.2d at 305, 253 P.3d 84 ; see also, Davis v. United States, ___ U.S. ___, 131 S.Ct. 2419, 2434 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (courts do not apply the exclusionary rule to evidence properly seized under the law at the time the search is conducted). ¶ 63 Accordingly, because Jones failed to challenge the admissibility of the evidence resulting from Officer Kenneth Smit

22011–2011
Arizona v. Gant green
scotus · 2009
2 sentences

2010Nor did they argue its relationship to Arizona v. Gant, _U.S. _, 129 S. Ct. 1710, 1719 , 173 L.

2010Nor did they argue its relationship to Arizona v. Gant, _U.S. _, 129 S. Ct. 1710, 1719 , 173 L.

22010–2010
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2010Each bait car contains a silent alarm that is activated when someone uses any kind of force or manipulation to gain entry. [2] Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). [3] The dissent emphasizes that the tools were in open view, but neither party argued that the open view doctrine applied under our state law.

2010Each bait car contains a silent alarm that is activated when someone uses any kind of force or manipulation to gain entry. [2] Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). [3] The dissent emphasizes that the tools were in open view, but neither party argued that the open view doctrine applied under our state law.

22010–2010
State v. Mendez red
wash · 1999
2 sentences

2005Mendez, 137 Wn.2d at 214 . ¶20 Mr. Posenjak asserts that the elk carcass is not admissible under the open view doctrine.

2005Mendez, 137 Wash.2d at 214 , 970 P.2d 722 . ¶ 20 Mr. Posenjak asserts that the elk carcass is not admissible under the open view doctrine.

22005–2005
State v. Dyreson green
washctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2005Id. at 711 . ¶26 Here, the open view doctrine is satisfied.

2005Id. at 711 , 17 P.3d 668 . ¶ 26 Here, the open view doctrine is satisfied.

22005–2005
State v. Neeley green
washctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2005State v. Neeley, 113 Wash.App. 100, 109 , 52 P.3d 539 (2002).

2005State v. Neeley, 113 Wash. App. 100, 109 , 52 P.3d 539 (2002).

22005–2005
State v. Cardenas green
wash · 2002
2 sentences

2002“Under the open view doctrine, if an officer detects something by using one or more of his or her senses, while lawfully present at the vantage point where those senses are used, no search has occurred.” State v. Cardenas, 146 Wn.2d 400, 408 , 47 P.3d 127 (2002) (citing State v. Rose, 128 Wn.2d 388, 393 , 909 P.2d 280 (1996); State v. Young, 123 Wn.2d 173 , 867 P.2d 593 (1994); State v. Seagull, 95 Wn.2d 898, 901 , 632 P.2d 44 (1981)).

2002"Under the open view doctrine, if an officer detects something by using one or more of his or her senses, while lawfully present at the vantage point where those senses are used, no search has occurred." State v. Cardenas, 146 Wash.2d 400, 408 , 47 P.3d 127 (2002) (citing State v. Rose, 128 Wash.2d 388, 393 , 909 P.2d 280 (1996); State v. Young, 123 Wash.2d 173 , 867 P.2d 593 (1994); State v. Seagull, 95 Wash.2d 898, 901 , 632 P.2d 44 (1981)).

22002–2002
State v. Maxfield green
wash · 1994
21996–1996
State v. Bobic green
wash · 2000
12024–2024
State v. Bobic green
wash · 2000
12024–2024
State v. Morgan green
wash · 2019
12022–2022
State v. Ramirez green
wash · 2018
12020–2020
State v. Reynolds green
wash · 2001
12020–2020
State v. Parker green
wash · 2015
12020–2020
State v. Reynolds green
wash · 2001
12020–2020
State v. Byrd green
wash · 2013
12020–2020
State v. Brock green
wash · 2015
12020–2020
State v. Young green
washctapp · 1997
12020–2020
State v. Jones green
washctapp · 2011
12018–2018
State v. Cagle green
washctapp · 1971
12016–2016
State v. Barnes green
washctapp · 2010
12013–2013
State v. Jesson green
washctapp · 2008
12011–2011
Blockburger v. United States green
scotus · 1931
12011–2011
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
12011–2011
State v. IBARRA-CISNEROS neutral
wash · 2011
12011–2011
State v. Mendez red
wash · 1999
12005–2005
State v. Turner green
washctapp · 2002
12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (11) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 69.50.401 (9) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.31.100 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 69.50.4013 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 69.50.412 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.31.040 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 69.50.435 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.533 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.46.020 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

WA 61 (1984–2024) IN 8 (1998–2020) ID 8 (1996–2020) FL 7 (1972–2017) MI 6 (1973–2018) HI 5 (1969–2021) UT 2 (1992–1996) OH 2 (2022–2025)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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