AB 89

This bill requires Nevada’s juvenile justice facilities – including regional treatment centers and local detention facilities – to establish specific policies and procedures regarding unclothed searches of children in their care. These policies must prohibit searches unless there’s reasonable suspicion of a weapon or contraband, require two staff members (preferably of the same gender as the child) to be present during any search, and necessitate a written report detailing the search to facility administrators. The goal is to protect the rights and dignity of detained children by limiting intrusive searches.