In the case of New Jersey v. T.L.O., what location is involved in the search of juveniles?

The case of New Jersey v. T.L.O. revolves around a search conducted by school officials on a student suspected of violating school rules. This landmark decision established that while students have constitutional rights, those rights are somewhat limited within the confines of a school environment due to the responsibility of school authorities to maintain safety and discipline.

The ruling clarified that school officials can conduct searches of students under reasonable suspicion rather than the higher standard of probable cause required for law enforcement. In this instance, the search occurred at school, demonstrating the balance between a student’s rights and the school's authority to create a safe educational environment. This case set a significant precedent for how searches in schools are handled, impacting the legal standards regarding student privacy and school discipline.