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Virginia Jail Strip Searches Illegal

The court of appeals for the Fourth circuit held it was unconstitutional to strip search Virginia detainees arrested for traffic and other minor offenses. Probable cause that the person is carrying contraband is required before such strip searches can occur. Case was reversed and remanded for further proceedings. See: Logan ...

 

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