Under what circumstances can a body cavity search be authorized?

A body cavity search can be authorized when there is probable cause to believe that a suspect is concealing contraband within their body. This standard ensures that law enforcement has a reasonable belief based on facts or circumstances that the search is justified, balancing the need for effective police work with the individual's rights to privacy and protection from unreasonable searches.

For such a search to proceed, it typically has to be conducted under controlled conditions and often requires additional oversight, such as being performed by medical personnel, to ensure the search is conducted safely and respectfully. Simply feeling that a search is necessary, obtaining consent, or declaring it strictly prohibited does not align with the established legal standards and policies governing body cavity searches.