§1581. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2015, c. 315, §2 (NEW).] 1. Corrections officer. “Corrections officer” means a person who is responsible for the custody or direct supervision of a person confined in a jail, prison or state correctional facility […]
§1582. Restraint of pregnant prisoners and pregnant juveniles 1. Restraints prohibited. A jail may not use restraints on a prisoner or juvenile known to be pregnant, including during transport to a medical facility or birthing center, labor, delivery and postpartum recovery, unless the jail administrator or the designee of the jail administrator makes a determination […]
§1583. Standards; notice to female prisoners and juveniles 1. Mandatory minimum standards for pregnant prisoners and juveniles. The Commissioner of Corrections shall adopt rules to establish mandatory minimum standards necessary to implement this subchapter and must enforce those standards as provided under Title 34‑A, section 1208. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical […]
