Action:
Amend Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups to add requirements on restraint of pregnant offenders
General Information
| Action Summary |
The current regulations do not proscribe any special considerations for restraint of offenders known to be pregnant while under the control of local jails and lockups. The proposed changes will specify the type of restraint devices to be used, how the restraint devices may be applied, the circumstances under which the restraints may be used, and reporting requirements for use of restraints on offenders known to be pregnant. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [003078] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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6083
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NOIRA
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/29/2012. |
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6388
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Proposed
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/27/2013. |
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6821
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/08/2014. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Jim Bruce
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Agency Regulatory Coordinator
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Address:
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P.O. Box 26963
Richmond, VA 23261-6963
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Email Address:
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James.bruce@vadoc.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)674-3303 ext: 1130
FAX: (804)674-3017
TDD: ()-
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