Unlawful Strip Searches at Juvenile Halls – Juvenile Detention Facilities Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit Information

As mentioned, some searches can be unlawful. However, it is important to understand the law that makes said searches unlawful. More specifically, it is important to understand PEN § 4030. Under section (e), minors with the exception of “minors alleged to have committed felonies or offenses involving weapons, controlled substances, or violence” shall not be subjected to strip searches or other more invasive searches unless it has been determined that there is a “reasonable suspicion” that the minor is “concealing a weapon or contraband.” Still, these additional searches are not to be conducted without authorization – or without the proper warrant. Under section (l), all strip searches must be conducted in a private area so that it cannot be observed by others that are not directly participating in the search. In addition, section (m) states that anyone “who knowingly and willingly authorizes or conducts” a search in violation of the sections set forth in PEN § 4030 are “guilty of a misdemeanor.” So, although strip searches may be conducted with a warrant, strip searches are not the norm.

What about Cavity Searches? – Cavity searches (both visual and physical) are invasive searches. Just like with strip searches, cavity searches require warrants. In addition, all those involved in cavity searches must be the same sex as the juvenile, with the exception of the person actually conducting the search; the person conducting the cavity search must be a doctor, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or the facility doctor, for example. These searches must also be conducted in private. If you were subjected to an unlawful cavity search, whether it was a visual search or a physical search, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. This is all outlined in Penal Code 4030. If you were subjected to a cavity search without a warrant and are interested in pursuing a juvenile hall cavity search sex abuse claim, contact us today.

Yes, based on the details surrounding the claim; you could actually have the right to file a child sex abuse lawsuit. In addition to unlawful strip searches, other issues could include the guards making comments while conducting the search, the staff making sexual comments during the search, or any other sexual misconduct during the search. In fact, section (o) of the law discussed above clearly states that those subjected to any unlawful searches could pursue civil action.

Of course, it can be very difficult for victims to come forward and seek justice. After all, the mental and emotional harm associated with the abuse can continue long after any physical injuries have healed. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, please do not hesitate to reach out to the experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group at your earliest convenience.

Yes – you could be entitled to recover compensation. Under section (o) of penal code 4030, victims could pursue civil action for actual damages or $1,000, whichever is greater. What could I recover? Although every claim is different, you could be entitled to receive compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, punitive damage, and legal fees, for example. In general, these cases can be worth up to $5 million, although they can be worth even more. For a more in-depth evaluation of the possible value of your juvenile hall child sex abuse claim, contact us today.

Under California law, victims of child sex abuse have until the age of forty (or within five years of discovering the harm caused by the abuse) to file their lawsuits. However, claims involving the county or other government entities (like juvenile hall and youth camp sex abuse claims) are often subject to much shorter deadlines. For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your lawsuit, contact us today.

Juvenile detention facilities operated by the county or other government entities need warrants in order to conduct strip searches. If you were subjected to an unlawful strip search, you could have the right to file a lawsuit; you could also be entitled to receive compensation. If you are ready to speak with our experienced sex abuse lawyers, contact us today. Our experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group have decades of experience and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your right to justice.

Our team is proud to offer free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns to ensure that you have access to all the information that you need to take legal action.

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