New Jersey § 2a:161a-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:161a-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:161a-3.
a. For purposes of this act, a “ strip search ” means the removal or rearrangement of clothing for the purpose of visual inspection
of the person's undergarments, buttocks, anus, genitals or breasts. The term does not include the use of body imaging scanning equipment pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2015, c. 213 ( C.30:4-91.3e ) or any removal or rearrangement of clothing reasonably required to render medical treatment
or assistance or the removal of articles of outer-clothing such as coats, ties, belts
or shoelaces. b. For purposes of this act, a “ body cavity search ” means the visual inspection or manual search of a person's anal or vaginal cavity.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:161a-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:161a-3 cover?
Section 2a:161a-3 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2a:161a-3?
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