Section 3407 Of Chapter 3. Prisoners From California Penal Code >> Title 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3.
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. (a) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist
chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(b) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in recovery
after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or
both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public.
(c) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is
currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant inmate
during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically
necessary.
(d) This section shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy.
(e) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall be
advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies
governing pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to, the
provisions of this chapter, the relevant regulations, and the
correctional facility policies.
(f) For purposes of this section, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local correctional
facility.