California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 6 - Division of Juvenile Justice
Chapter 8 - Safety and Security
Article 4 - Contraband
Section 30946 - Search for Contraband or Evidence

Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 30946

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

Staff may search the person, premises, property, or room of a youth for contraband or for evidence in the investigation of an incident.

(a) Searches shall be conducted:

(1) In a positive and non-demeaning manner.

(2) With the youth present, when possible.

(3) By two staff members, if the search is non-routine or sensitive.

(b) Upon completion of a search:

(1) The youth's property shall be left in a neat and orderly condition.

(2) The youth shall be given a receipt for any items removed during the search.

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4711 to title 9, section 30946 filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1712, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 1001, 1001.5, 1002, 1004 and 1752, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Section 4502, Penal Code.

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