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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 5:43 pm
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> however, the police cannot force someone to reveal an actual password with
> letters/numbers/symbols.

A judge can require you to decrypt/unlock the device (without you disclosing your password). If you decline, they can find you in Contempt, and jail you until you unlock the device.
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