RCW 10.79.110
Strip, body cavity searches—Actions for damages, injunctive relief.
(1) A person who suffers damage or harm as a result of a violation of RCW 10.79.080, 10.79.090, 10.79.100, or 10.79.130 through 10.79.170 may bring a civil action to recover actual damages sustained by him or her. The court may, in its discretion, award injunctive and declaratory relief as it deems necessary.
(2) RCW 10.79.080, 10.79.090, 10.79.100, and 10.79.130 through 10.79.170 shall not be construed as limiting any constitutional, common law, or statutory right of any person regarding any action for damages or injunctive relief, or as precluding the prosecution under another provision of law of any law enforcement officer or other person who has violated RCW 10.79.080, 10.79.090, 10.79.100, or 10.79.130 through 10.79.170.
[ 1986 c 88 § 7; 1983 1st ex.s. c 42 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 42: See notes following RCW 10.79.060.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 10.79 - Searches and Seizures.
10.79.015 - Other grounds for issuance of search warrant.
10.79.020 - To whom directed—Contents.
10.79.035 - Issuance of search warrants by magistrates.
10.79.040 - Search without warrant unlawful—Penalty.
10.79.050 - Restoration of stolen property to owner—Duties of officers.
10.79.060 - Strip, body cavity searches—Legislative intent.
10.79.070 - Strip, body cavity searches—Definitions.
10.79.080 - Strip, body cavity searches—Warrant, authorization, report.
10.79.090 - Strip, body cavity searches—Medical care not precluded.
10.79.100 - Strip, body cavity searches—Standards for conducting.
10.79.110 - Strip, body cavity searches—Actions for damages, injunctive relief.
10.79.120 - Strip, body cavity searches—Application of RCW 10.79.130 through 10.79.160.
10.79.130 - Strip, body cavity searches—Warrant required—Exceptions.
10.79.160 - Strip, body cavity searches—Physical examinations for public health purposes excluded.
10.79.170 - Strip, body cavity searches—Nonliability when search delayed.