Texas HB3618 mandates the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to adopt a policy limiting visual body cavity searches of female inmates.

Texas HB3618 requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to create a policy for searches of female inmates. The policy must mandate that searches be conducted by a female correctional officer if available, include staffing procedures to ensure female officers are available, and require a written report if a male officer conducts the search. The policy prohibits visual body cavity searches except in exigent circumstances or when there is a reasonable suspicion.

Texas HB3618 mandates the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to adopt a policy limiting visual body cavity searches of female inmates.

Texas HB3618 requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to create a policy for searches of female inmates. The policy must mandate that searches be conducted by a female correctional officer if available, include staffing procedures to ensure female officers are available, and require a written report if a male officer conducts the search. The policy prohibits visual body cavity searches except in exigent circumstances or when there is a reasonable suspicion.