N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:34-3.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10A:34-3.3 - Pat search

(a) A pat search shall be conducted while the detainee is fully clothed. A pat search includes both the touching of the detainee's body through clothing, including hair, dentures, etc., and a thorough examination into pockets, cuffs, seams, etc., and all personal property in the detainee's possession.

(b) Pat searches of detainees may be conducted at any time where conditions indicate a need for such searches.

(c) In addition to the foregoing routine searches, a pat search may be conducted at any time when there is a reasonably clear indication that the detainee is carrying contraband.

(d) Pat searches may be conducted by either male or female custody staff members upon male inmates. Except in emergent circumstances, pat searches shall only be conducted by female custody staff members upon female inmates.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:34-3.3

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 714(a), effective 5/2/2016