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2018 SESSION

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HB 645 Strip searches; authorized search of certain misdemeanants, etc.

Introduced by: Patrick A. Hope | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Strip searches of certain misdemeanants, etc. Authorizes the strip search of a person in custodial arrest for a traffic infraction, a Class 3 or Class 4 misdemeanor, or a local ordinance punishable by no more than 30 days in jail for a controlled substance if a law-enforcement officer has reasonable cause to believe that such person is concealing such substance. Currently, only strip searches of such persons for weapons is allowed.

FULL TEXT

• 01/09/18  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101117D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/09/18  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101117D
• 01/09/18  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/16/18  House: Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
• 01/24/18  House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (8-Y 0-N)
• 02/15/18  House: Left in Courts of Justice