NM SB180

Strip or body cavity searches of detained children permitted only when probable cause exists for dangerous contraband that cannot be discovered by other means, and only with authorization from the detention facility superintendent or designee

Searches must be conducted in the least intrusive manner feasible and require a detailed incident report documenting the child's name, probable cause, search methods used, date/time/location, personnel involved, and results

Incident reports must be submitted to the facility superintendent or designee by the next business day following the search

Cameras and visual filming or recording devices prohibited in shower and toilet areas of juvenile detention facilities

Amends Section 32A-2-4 NMSA 1978 governing detention facility standards in New Mexico