The Court agreed that the school was justified in seizing the phone, but should not have used the phone to “catch other students' violations.” In summary, the U.S. read more
Like Otis Wales has stated, any school, regardless of public or private, has the ability to search a student’s phone if granted a reason. School’s can’t just take your mobile device, without any probable reason. read more
NO. First, only duly-sworn law enforcement officers can execute a search warrant. read more
This information applies to K-12 public school students in Rhode Island. Rules for colleges and private schools will differ. Additionally, public school district policies on these issues will vary greatly. More information about these policies can generally be found in the school’s student handbook. read more