A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against Sheriff Steve Robbins and the county jail. The lawsuit claims jail personnel illegally strip-searches everyone regardless of the severity of their charges; it alleges prisoners are strip-searched before they are arraigned, and without having any reasonable suspicions that the searches will reveal contraband. The suit also claims the humiliating acts violate the Fourth Amendment, which guarantees people the right to privacy.
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If you or a loved one has suffered damages in this strip-search case, you may qualify for damages or remedies that may be awarded in a possible class action or lawsuit. Please click the link below to submit your Santa Cruz County, CA complaint to a lawyer for a free evaluation.
Last updated on Feb-27-07 |
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