JIH-E - Student Search Checklist
JIH-E - Student Search Checklist
This checklist is to be completed for each individualized student search incident as soon as possible after the search.
Name/Title of Person Performing Search and Completing Form:
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Date: ______________________
1. Who was searched? _____________________________________________________
2. Date, time and location of search __________________________________________
3. What factors caused you to have a reasonable suspicion that a search of this student or the student’s possessions would provide evidence that the student has violated or is violating the law, Board policies or school rules?
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4. Was student’s consent requested? _________ Given? _______________________
[Consent is not required for search to be conducted]
5. What was searched (i.e., person, personal belongings, storage facilities)?
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6. Witness(es) to search _________________________________________________
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7. What did the search yield? _____________________________________________
A. What evidence was seized? __________________________________________
B. Was receipt issued for seized items? _________________________________
8. Were police notified? __________________________________________________
9. Was any evidence released to police? ___________________________________
A. Who witnessed the search? _______________________________________
10. Were parents notified of the search, including the reasons and the scope?
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A. If yes, how were they notified? __________________________________
B. If no, why not? ________________________________________________
11. Other relevant facts (if any) ____________________________________________
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Signature of Person Performing Search and Completing Form:
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