Virginia Regulatory Town Hall View Comments

Department of Corrections

State Board of Local and Regional Jails

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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2/28/12 10:15 am

Commenter: debbie maggard

Say NO to shackles and restraints on pregnant women

Please do not constrain prisoners during pregnancy and childbirth. This diminishes respect for the sacredness of human life and regard for inherent human dignity.

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