Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

urine testing parameters

Does a probation work crew need a court order to request a urine sample?


Asked on 4/18/08, 12:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Harry Steinmetz Law Office of Harry S. Steinmetz

Re: urine testing parameters

A urine test is a search. They must have reasonable cause before requiring such a search. Unless, you have a search clause as part of your probation. The solution for the court will be to order it on all work crew referrals, which opens up a bigger can of worms, because the condition has to be reasonably related to the offense as originally charged. You know us lawyers, there is never a simple answer, but that the best I can do for you.

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Answered on 4/20/08, 3:32 pm


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