Delaware Statutes

§ 6601 — Findings and purposes

Delaware § 6601
JurisdictionDelaware
Title11
PartPrisons and Prisoners
Ch. 66Restraint of Pregnant Persons in Custody

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Del. Code tit. 11, § 6601 (2026).

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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.

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Legislative History

78 Del. Laws, c. 330, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 83 Del. Laws, c. 365, § 1

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