Detention Act Article 12

To maintain order and security of the detention centers and prevent the inflow of contrabands, the body, clothes, and belongings of a defendant shall be examined upon arrival at a detention center. Where necessary, a detention center may collect the urine samples of defendants and use technical equipment to aid the examination.Where a defendant is required to strip for physical examination specified in the preceding paragraph, the examination shall be conducted in a shielded area and the detention center must exercise due care to protect the privacy and dignity of the defendant. Examination of male defendants shall be conducted by male officers while examination of female defendants shall be conducted by female officers.Invasive examination is not allowed unless there is substantial evidence showing that the defendant may conceal contrabands or other items that may endanger the order and security of the detention center. Where an invasive examination is necessary, the approval of a senior detention center official is required and the examination shall be administered by medical personnel.To verify the identity of a defendant, a detention center should take photograph and fingerprints or record other physical characteristics of the defendant. It may also use technical equipment to assist in the identification.