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2018 SESSION

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SB 68 Strip searches; authorized search of certain misdemeanants, etc.

Introduced by: Janet D. Howell | 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 controlled substances, marijuana, or other contraband if a law-enforcement officer has reasonable cause to believe that such person is concealing any of these items. Currently, only strip searches of such persons for weapons is allowed.

FULL TEXT

• 11/30/17  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101085D  pdf

HISTORY

• 11/30/17  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101085D
• 11/30/17  Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/15/18  Senate: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)