Can a police officer search a minor?

Answer 1

Yes, there are circumstances where this is possible. If the minor was running from police and they have reason to believe he or she is hiding in a home, the police may pursue the minor. Also, if the police have reason to believe that the minor was involved in a serious crime, they may detain or arrest him or her. (But under most circumstances, a minor cannot be questioned without an adult present.) And it should also be noted that laws about where and when a juvenile can be arrested vary from state to state.

On the other hand, under most circumstances, the police may not enter a home looking for evidence without first obtaining a search warrant; in that situation, police must have the warrant in hand before they are allowed to conduct a search. The Fourth Amendment protects minors, just as it protects adults, from unreasonable searches and seizures.

Answer 2

In general, any officer may search any suspect, period.

Although,

Ideally, a minor female will be 'frisk' "searched" (outer clothing patdown) for the officer's safety, by any officer taking her into custody. OR - placed in restraints (so that she cannot access any possible weapons she may be carrying) until the arrival of a female officer.

Answer 3

the police need probable cause and the permission and i believe the parents as a witness to the search

Answer 4

Older children at the home when police arrive to search . the child can give the police .

Answer 5

Yes, a policeman or policewoman can search a minor without the parent present if there is probable cause. A minor can never be questioned without the parent present.

Answer 6

Yes, it makes no difference who answers the door or, for that matter, if anyone is even home or not.

Answer 7

Yes.