California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 6 - Division of Juvenile Justice
Chapter 8 - Safety and Security
Article 5 - Searches
Section 30956 - Rectal/Vaginal Searches

Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 30956

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

When there is probable cause that a youth has concealed contraband in the rectal/vaginal cavity, a rectal/vaginal search may be conducted. Such searches shall be conducted under the following conditions:

(a) When administered in a medically approved manner.

(b) With maximum concern for the youth's dignity and privacy.

(c) Performed only by licensed medical personnel.

(d) With only persons of the same sex who are employed in peace officer classifications and/or licensed medical personnel present during the search.

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4714 to title 9, section 30956 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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