State v. Jones

CADY, Justice.

In this appeal, we consider a number of issues arising from the search of a high school student’s locker in light of the state and federal constitutional prohibitions against unreasonable search and seizure. After considering the search conducted in light of the balance between the student’s privacy interest and the interest of the school in maintaining a proper educational environment, we conclude that the search was permissible and the district court erred .in suppressing evidence obtained in the course of the search.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

On December 20, 2001,…