S-40.1, r. 1 - Regulation under the Act respecting the Québec correctional system

Section 24 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

24. The following persons may be searched, in the cases and in the manner established by this Regulation:

(1)  inmates;

(2)  visitors;

(3)  a member of the correctional services personnel; and

(4)  any other person authorized to enter a correctional facility.

The search of a person must be conducted in a manner that respects human dignity and minimizes intrusion.

Personnel members called on to conduct searches must have received the necessary training.

Searches that may be conducted by a correctional officer may also be carried out by a manager in charge, if necessary.

O.C. 5-2007, s. 24.