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501Additional requirements for conduct of unclothed searches
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501 Additional requirements for conduct of unclothed searches
(1) A child or young person must not be fully unclothed at any time while an unclothed search is being carried out, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
(2) An unclothed search must be conducted in the presence of another youth justice custodial officer.
(3) An unclothed search must be conducted in a private place, with privacy for the child or young person being searched, and not in the presence of any other child or young person, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
(4) After completion of the search, the child or young person must be allowed to re-dress in private, unless there are exceptional circumstances.