§ 2A:161A-1 Strip searches restricted
§ 2A:161A-2 Body cavity searches restricted
§ 2A:161A-3 Definitions
§ 2A:161A-4 Conduct; reports
§ 2A:161A-5 Civil, criminal immunity
§ 2A:161A-6 Disciplinary action
§ 2A:161A-7 Other rights not abrogated
§ 2A:161A-8 Regulations; confinement, bail schedule
§ 2A:161A-9 Not applicable to penal institutions
§ 2A:161A-10 Admissibility of evidence seized

Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes > Title 2A > Chapter 161A - Strip Searches Restricted

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.