Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Corrections
 
Board
State Board of Local and Regional Jails
 
chapter
Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups [6 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action Amend Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups to add requirements on restraint of pregnant offenders
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 2/29/2012
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1/31/12  4:12 pm
Commenter: Kristin Zwanzig

Restraint Restrictions on Pregnant Inmates
 

I just wanted to express my opinion in favor of restricting heavy restraints on pregnant women who are going into labor, en route to the hospital and in the hospital. 

As long as the person isn't a danger to herself or others, she should have the least amount of restraints possible to ensure that the baby's life is not endangered in any way during the birth.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.  Sincerely, Kristin Zwanzig

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