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 Final
Comment Period Ended on 5/7/2014
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5/6/14  9:20 pm
Commenter: Thomas Palumbo

Protection for Pregnant Women and Children
 

Thank you for proposing these regulations limiting the use of restraints on pregnant inmates. These sensible permanent regulations will help ensure the safety of the mothers and their children. I urge you to make the regulations final. 

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