148-25.1. Definitions. As used in this Article, the following definitions apply: (1) Body cavity searches. – The probing of body orifices in search of contraband. (2) Correctional facility. – Any unit of the State prison system, juvenile detention facility, or other entity under the authority of the State that has the power to detain or […]
148-25.2. Care for female incarcerated persons related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. (a) Limitation on Use of Restraints. – Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Department of Public Safety and correctional facility employees shall not apply restraints on a pregnant female incarcerated person during the second and third trimester of pregnancy, during […]
148-25.3. Inspection by correctional facility employees. (a) Inspections When a Female Incarcerated Person is in the State of Undress. – To the greatest extent practicable and consistent with safety and order in a correctional facility, there shall be a limitation on inspections by male correctional facility employees when a female incarcerated person is in a […]
148-25.4. Access to menstrual products. Access to Menstrual Products. – The Department of Public Safety and the administrator of the correctional facility shall ensure that sufficient menstrual products are available at the correctional facility for all female incarcerated persons who have an active menstrual cycle. Female incarcerated persons who menstruate shall be provided menstrual products […]
148-25.5. Training and technical assistance. (a) Correctional Facility Employee Training. – The Department of Public Safety shall develop, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, Divisions of Public Health and Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services, and shall provide to all State prison employees who have significant regular contact with […]
