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2023 Delaware Code
Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 66. Restraint of Pregnant Persons in Custody
§ 6601. Findings and purposes.
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11 DE Code § 6601 (2023)
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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 unnecessary and dangerous.
78 Del. Laws, c. 330, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 365, § 1;
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