10a NCAC 27d .0103       SEARCH AND SEIZURE POLICY

(a)  Each client shall be free from unwarranted invasion of privacy.

(b)  The governing body shall develop and implement policy that specifies the conditions under which searches of the client or his living area may occur, and if permitted, the procedures for seizure of the client's belongings, or property in the possession of the client.

(c)  Every search or seizure shall be documented.  Documentation shall include:

(1)           scope of search;

(2)           reason for search;

(3)           procedures followed in the search;

(4)           a description of any property seized; and

(5)           an account of the disposition of seized property.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C-51; 143B-147;

Eff February 1, 1991;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1992;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 25, 2016.