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SB68

Strip searches; authorized search of certain misdemeanants, etc.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Janet Howell (D)

Session:
2018 Regular Session

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. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 11/30/2017 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101085D
  • 11/30/2017 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/15/2018 - Senate: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)

Full text and vote history:

Virginia Legislative Information System

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