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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;