Filed Date: June 19, 1979
Closed Date: April 24, 1980
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(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) The plaintiff in this case sought to enjoin Racine County law enforcement from strip searching persons arrested for non-misdemeanor traffic violations absent probable cause to believe the offender is concealing weapons or contraband on his their person. The district court enjoined defendants from conducting strip searches under these circumstances.
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Key Dates
Filing Date: June 19, 1979
Closing Date: April 24, 1980
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
Plaintiff, a female, was pulled over for speeding. Since she was not a resident of Wisconsin and could not post a $40 cash bond, she was taken to Racine County Jail where she was strip-searched without probable cause of contraband.
Public Interest Lawyer: No
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Racine County (Racine), County
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Constitutional Clause(s):
Unreasonable search and seizure
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief:
Order Duration: 1979 - None
Issues
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