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 Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 9/27/2013
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7/29/13  12:32 pm
Commenter: Karen K. Saul

Restrict use of restraints on pregnant inmates during labor and delivery
 

I urge you to provide more civilized conditions in jails and correctional facilities for pregnant mothers. Please restrict the use of restraints on pregnant women during labor and delivery. This will promote the health and well-being of a pregnant mother and her unborn child.  

 

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