Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54020.14 Visitor Consent for Search

• When a clothed or unclothed body search of a visitor is authorized and/or necessary due to the failure to clear any contraband/metal detection device, the visitor shall be verbally informed of the reason(s) for the search and the name of the official ordering the search. Before the search is conducted, the visitor shall provide written consent by signing a CDC Form 888.

• A CDC Form 888 shall be completed for each person searched, including minors. The parents or legal guardian of the minor shall be required to consent to the search of minor children by signing the CDC Form 888.

• A copy of the CDC Form 888 and all information relied upon for ordering the search shall be sent to the institution head or designee immediately following the search.

• Within 24 hours, a detailed written report shall be submitted to the institution head and shall include the following information:

  • The reason for the clothed or unclothed search of the visitor’s person or exceptional search of property or vehicle.

  • The visitor’s response.

  • The results of the search.

• On weekends and holidays, this report shall be submitted to the institution head on the first working day following the search.