28 C.F.R. § 552.13 X-ray, major instrument, fluoroscope, or surgical intrusion.
Title 28 - Judicial Administration
(a) The institution physician may authorize use of a fluoroscope, major instrument (including anoscope or vaginal speculum), or surgical intrusion for medical reasons only, with the inmate's consent. (b) The institution physician may authorize use of an X-ray for medical reasons and only with the consent of the inmate. When there exists no reasonable alternative, and an X-ray examination is determined necessary for the security, good order, or discipline of the institution, the Warden, upon approval of the Regional Director, may authorize the institution physician to order a non-repetitive X-ray examination for the purpose of determining if contraband is concealed in or on the inmate (for example: in a cast or body cavity). The X-ray examination may not be performed if it is determined by the institution physician that it is likely to result in serious or lasting medical injury or harm to the inmate. Staff shall place documentation of the examination and the reasons for the examination in the inmate's central file and medical file. (1) The Warden and Regional Director or persons officially acting in that capacity may not redelegate the authority to approve an X-ray examination for the purpose of determining if contrabrand is present. An Acting Warden or Acting Regional Director may, however, perform this function. (2) Staff shall solicit the inmate's consent prior to the X-ray examination. However, the inmate's consent is not required. (c) The Warden may direct X-rays of inanimate objects where the inmate is not exposed. [45 FR 75134, Nov. 13, 1980, as amended at 48 FR 48970, Oct. 21, 1983. Redesignated and amended at 56 FR 20136, 20137, May 6, 1991]
Title 28: Judicial Administration
PART 552—CUSTODY
Subpart B—Searches of Housing Units, Inmates, and Inmate Work Areas
§ 552.13 X-ray, major instrument, fluoroscope, or surgical intrusion.
