7.13 Fourth Amendment: Excessive Detention (After 48 Hours) refers to the violation of the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures and requires any detention to be reasonable. Specifically, this applies to cases where a person is detained for more than 48 hours without a warrant or other legal authority. This type of detention is considered excessive and in violation of the Fourth Amendment. Different types of 7.13 Fourth Amendment: Excessive Detention (After 48 Hours) may include detention without a warrant, detention beyond 48 hours, and detention without legal authority.