22-2522. Same; body cavity searches; warrant; limitations. (a) A body cavity search shall be conducted only under the authority of a search warrant specifically authorizing a body cavity search.
(b) Every body cavity search shall be conducted by a licensed physician or registered nurse. No person authorized by this subsection to conduct a body cavity search or any person assisting in the performance of such search shall be liable in any civil or criminal action when such search is performed in a reasonable manner according to generally accepted medical practices in the community where performed.
(c) Law enforcement officers may be present during the search, but only those of the same sex as the person on whom a body cavity search is being conducted.
History: L. 1981, ch. 149, ยง 3; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 22 - Criminal Procedure
Article 25 - Search And Seizure
22-2503 Territorial and time limitations on execution of certain search warrants.
22-2504 Issuance of search warrant.
22-2505 Persons authorized to execute search warrants.
22-2506 Execution of search warrants.
22-2507 Command of search warrant.
22-2508 Use of force in execution of search warrant.
22-2509 Detention and search of persons on premises.
22-2510 When search warrant may be executed.
22-2511 No warrant quashed for technicality.
22-2512 Custody and disposition of property seized.
22-2514 Authorized interception of wire, oral or electronic communications; definitions.
22-2517 Unlawful interception of wire or oral communication; evidentiary status of contents.
22-2518 Same; civil action for damages; defense available in civil and criminal actions.
22-2519 Reports by judges and prosecutors to administrative office of federal courts.
22-2520 Strip and body cavity searches; definitions.
22-2521 Same; strip searches; limitations; report.
22-2522 Same; body cavity searches; warrant; limitations.
22-2523 Same; liability for unlawful search.
22-2524 Same; prison and jail inmates, exceptions.
22-2526 Same; order, contents.
22-2527 Same; order; issuance; specifications required; duration; extensions; disclosure.