Florence v. Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Burlington

Albert Florence (plaintiff) was mistakenly arrested on a stale warrant for an already-paid fine and was strip searched upon intake at two different New Jersey county jails -- procedures that included examining his body for identifying marks and contraband while he showered, opened his mouth, lifted his genitals, and turned around. Florence sued the county jail systems (defendants), arguing correctional officers should need reasonable suspicion that an inmate carries contraband before conducting such a search.