2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 72 - STATE INSTITUTIONS
72.09 Department of corrections.
72.09.652 Use of restraints on pregnant women or youth in custody -- Provision of information to staff and pregnant women and youth in custody.
RCW 72.09.652 Use of restraints on pregnant women or youth in custody — Provision of information to staff and pregnant women and youth in custody.
(1) The secretary shall provide an informational packet about the requirements of chapter 181, Laws of 2010 to all medical staff and nonmedical staff who are involved in the transportation of women and youth who are pregnant, as well as such other staff as the secretary deems appropriate. The informational packet provided to staff under this section shall be developed as provided in RCW 70.48.800.
(2) The secretary shall cause the requirements of chapter 181, Laws of 2010 to be provided to all women or youth who are pregnant, at the time the department assumes custody of the person. In addition, the secretary shall cause a notice containing the requirements of chapter 181, Laws of 2010 to be posted in conspicuous locations in the correctional facilities, including but not limited to the locations in which medical care is provided within the facilities.
[2010 c 181 § 3.]
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