N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:34-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 10A:34-3.2 - Search of persons detained, arrested or lawfully confined

(a) Each person detained, arrested or lawfully confined to a municipal detention facility shall be thoroughly searched prior to placement in a cell in accordance with the applicable provisions of 2A:161A-1 et seq., and this subchapter.

(b) Searches shall be conducted in a professional and dignified manner, with maximum courtesy and respect for the person.

(c) No detainee shall be searched as punishment or discipline.

(d) All objects or property in the possession of the person detained, arrested or lawfully confined in a municipal detention facility, whether the objects or property are opened or closed, shall be thoroughly searched and an inventory of the contents prepared. A copy of the inventory shall be provided to the person confined in the municipal detention facility.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:34-3.2

Recodified from 10A:34-2.17 and amended by R.1996 d.405, effective 8/19/1996.
See: 28 N.J.R. 3050(a), 28 N.J.R. 3960(a).
Former N.J.A.C. 10A:34-2.16, "Supervision and care of detainees", recodified to 10A:34-2.15.
Recodified from 10A:34-2.16 by R.1997 d.129, effective 3/17/1997 (operative April 6, 1997).
See: 29 N.J.R. 298(a), 29 N.J.R. 886(a).
Former section recodified to N.J.A.C. 10A:34-2.14.
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10A:34-2.15 by R.2007 d.225, effective 8/6/2007.
See: 39 N.J.R. 1394(a), 39 N.J.R. 3384(a).
Amended by R.2010 d.134, effective 7/6/2010.
See: 42 N.J.R. 34(a), 42 N.J.R. 1379(a).
In (a), inserted "in accordance with the applicable provisions of N.J.S.A. 2A:161A-1 et seq., and this subchapter".