Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 19 – Arrest, Search, and Seizure

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52050.19.5 Methods

  • In conducting any search of an inmate’s body cavities, all persons involved shall be sensitive to the personal dignity of the individual and the individual’s right to privacy of their own body. However, such rights may be abrogated to the extent necessary to preserve the security of the institution and the safety of persons.