N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:72-6.1

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

Section 10A:72-6.1 - Search of parolees; when authorized; scope

(a) A parolee may be subject to a protective frisk at any time.

(b) A search of a parolee may be conducted by a parole officer at any time when that parole officer has a reasonable, articulable suspicion to believe that the search of the parolee will produce contraband or evidence indicating that the parolee has violated or is violating a condition of parole.

(c) A search of a parolee shall be carried out in a reasonable manner and shall be reasonably related to the purpose of parole and the function of the parole officer.

(d) A search of a parolee shall be conducted while the parolee is fully clothed and shall include, but is not limited to, the touching of the parolee's body through clothing, a thorough examination into pockets, cuffs and seams, the touching of the parolee's hair, and all personal property within the parolee's immediate control.

(e) A search of a parolee may be conducted by a parole officer of either gender.

(f) A parole officer shall not be authorized to conduct a strip or body cavity search of a parolee.

(g) A parolee shall be searched prior to being transported pursuant to N.J.A.C. 10A:72-8.1 to 8.4.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:72-6.1

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1154(a), effective 4/16/2018