State of Indiana v. Dejon Pitchford

MATHIAS, Judge.

[1] The State of Indiana appeals the order of the Marion Superior Court granting a motion filed by Dejon Pitchford (“Pitchford”) to suppress evidence discovered as a result of a warrantless strip search of Pitchford in jail. The State claims that the trial court erred in concluding that the search of Pitchford was impermissible under Article 1, Section 11 of the Indiana Constitution.

[2] We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

[3] Both parties agree as to the relevant facts. Pitchford was arrested on a preliminary charge of battery on May 8, 2015. After his arrest, Pitchford was…