Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

receipt checks at stores

Can I be detained by a security guard at a store if I refuse to submit to a receipt check and I'm carrying my purchases in a bag with the stores name on it? The question came to mind when upon visiting my local FoodsCo I had to stand in line for what I felt was an unreasonable time to submit to a check just to exit the store. There was only one guard making checks and he was checking everyone.


Asked on 4/23/09, 11:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: receipt checks at stores

The stuff you purchased belongs to you and you have every right to walk right out of the store, unless you are a "member" of someplace lke Sams Club or Costco where you would have entered into a contract allowing bag searches.

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Answered on 4/23/09, 11:27 pm


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