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37 Pa. Code § 200.433. Nonapproved residence or other sites.

§ 200.433. Nonapproved residence or other sites.

 (a)  Any residence other than the child’s approved residence cannot be searched without the consent of a person who owns, leases or has access and appears to reside at that address. If consent is not obtained, a search warrant will be required to enter, except during hot pursuit.

 (b)  Landlords and owners, upon leasing a property, cannot enter that property without the lessee’s consent except in an emergency such as a fire or in the event of water damage when the landlord or owner is permitted to protect his property. Therefore, they cannot give probation officers access to their leased property.

 (c)  A warrantless search of the child’s job site cannot be made without consent of the owner. If consent is given, the area in which the child has exclusive control, such as a desk or locker, can effectively be searched for contraband.

 (d)  As with the job site, a shelter or rehabilitative program has constitutionally protected property rights. Thus, any search must be limited to an area over which the child has exclusive control. Searches or arrest should be coordinated with staff.



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