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11 Del. C. § 6601. Findings and purposes.
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§ 6601. Findings and purposes. The General Assembly hereby finds that the physical restraint of persons in custody during pregnancy, labor, and recovery presents serious risks to the health and well-being of mother and baby. In most circumstances, the use of restraints is unneces…
11 Del. C. § 6602. Definitions.
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§ 6602. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Correctional institution” means any entity under the authority of any state, county, or municipal law-enforcement division that has the power to detain or restrain a person under the laws of the State. (2) “Corrections official” …
11 Del. C. § 6603. Use of restraints on pregnant prisoners; other prohibitions.
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§ 6603. Use of restraints on pregnant prisoners; other prohibitions. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (a)(2) and (3) of this section, a correctional institution may not use restraints on a pregnant prisoner who is in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, in labor, i…
11 Del. C. § 6604. Enforcement.
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§ 6604. Enforcement. (a) By August 11, 2012, all affected correctional institutions in Delaware shall adopt policies and procedures, pursuant to this chapter as contemplated by § 4322(d) of this title. (b) Correctional institutions shall inform pregnant and postpartum prisoners o…