TITLE 20: CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER e: OPERATIONS
PART 501 SECURITY
SECTION 501.210 DEFINITION


 

Section 501.210  Definition

 

            "Body search" means the removal and search of all outer garments such as coats, jackets, sweaters covering shirts, shoes, hats and gloves and a pat down of the person subsequent to removal of the outer garments.

 

            "Contraband" means items which are proscribed by criminal law, departmental or facility rules or posted notices; items for which a committed person has no authorization to possess; or property which is in excess of that which is authorized by the facility.

 

            "Strip search" means the removal or arrangement of some or all of a person's clothing so as to permit a visual inspection of the body or undergarments of such person.

 

(Source:  Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 14697, effective September 1, 1987)