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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2/28/12  11:08 am
Commenter: Patricia Mudd, Catholic Diocese of Arlington

Restraint for pregnant women
 

I believe that pregnant women should not be constrained by any type of shackles during thier pregnancy, labor or delivery unless such restraint is absolutely necessary for the safety of the mother, baby or attending medical personnel.    

CommentID: 23262