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2025 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services
Chapter 421 - Department of Corrections Institutions; Compacts
Section 421.175 - Use of mechanical restraints during labor, childbirth or postpartum recovery.
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OR Rev Stat § 421.175 (2025)
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(1) An adult in custody may not be restrained mechanically during labor, childbirth or postpartum recovery in a hospital unless:
(a) The mechanical restraints are reasonably necessary, as determined by a supervising officer, for the safety and security of the adult in custody, correctional staff, other persons or the public; and
(b) The attending physician determines that use of the mechanical restraints does not present a medical risk to the adult in custody.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the use of a mechanical restraint:
(a) May not interfere with the ability of the adult in custody to hold the infant, nurse the infant, establish a milk supply, obtain lactation support or receive other postpartum recovery care from hospital staff.
(b) Must be in the least restrictive manner possible. [2023 c.311 §2; 2025 c.2 §20]
Note: See note under 421.173.
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