Sounds like it may be illegal search but no one can say whether it was illegal without a review of all facts and allegations.

Turn this over to your homeowners or renters insurance. You are welcome to hire an attorney to review everything including your lease.

Yes, you are basically converting (theft) of her vehicle.

No. He’s not an indentured servant. We don’t have that in the US. He can refuse you.

They can if you agree to the new contract.

We are attorneys, not experts on tattoo application, let alone ones who have physically examined you. Get a written report from a qualified expert...

If you are an adult and the money was yours then yes, you could argue they exceeded the scope of their authority. But it’s not really a viable...

Yes, and it doesn’t really matter what you call it. It is still money that you owe.

The incarcerated person can discuss this with his attorney or the jail personnel.

So did they give you the money back yet or not?