Section 200.432. Searching a residence

The officer has the authority to make warrantless searches upon reasonable suspicion, of the portion of the residence to which the child normally has access. A residence in which the child shares living space with a parent or guardian can be divided into the following three zones for search purposes:

(1) Zone 1: The portion of the residence over which the child has exclusive control can be searched without a warrant based upon reasonable suspicion.

(2) Zone 2: The portion of the residence to which the child has access but shares with others can be searched without a warrant based upon reasonable suspicion even though the others may object. Deciding on a search in this situation is more difficult since the probation officer must be able to demonstrate that the child normally has access to the area.

(3) Zone 3: The portion of the residence to which the child has no access cannot be searched without a search warrant based upon probable cause or the consent of the person who has control over the area.