New Jersey § 2a:161a-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:161a-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:161a-4.
a. Any strip search or body cavity search conducted under this act shall be performed
by persons of the same sex as the arrested person and at a location where the search
cannot be observed by persons not physically conducting the search. The law enforcement officer or other person authorized to conduct a strip search
or body cavity search shall obtain permission of the officer in charge of the station
house to conduct the search and shall report the reason for the search on the record
of arrest. Where emergency conditions require immediate action to prevent bodily harm to the
officer or others, the requirements of this section shall not apply. In all cases where a strip search is conducted as an exception to the requirements
of this section, the officer conducting the search shall file a separate written report
setting forth the emergency conditions which required the immediate action. This written report shall be filed with and reviewed by the officer in charge who
had the authority to authorize a strip search. b. Reports required pursuant to this section shall not be deemed public records within
the meaning of P.L.1963, c. 73 ( C. 47:1A-1 et seq. ) but, upon request, shall be made available to the person searched, the county prosecutor,
the Attorney General or the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections. c. Nothing in this section is intended to preclude lawful use of the report of a strip
search or body cavity search by law enforcement officials, the county prosecutor or
officials responsible for the administration of a county or State correctional facility.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:161a-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:161a-4 cover?
Section 2a:161a-4 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.
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How does New Jersey § 2a:161a-4 apply to my situation?
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