Sec. 17.9. Housing requirements applicable to pregnant committed persons.
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Sec. 17.9. Housing requirements applicable to pregnant committed persons.
(a)The sheriff may not place in administrative segregation a committed person who is pregnant or who gave birth during the preceding 30 days unless the sheriff or the sheriff's designee determines that the placement is necessary based on a reasonable belief that the committed person will harm herself, the committed person's infant, or any other person or will attempt escape.
(b)The sheriff may not assign a pregnant committed person to any bed that is elevated more than 3 feet above the floor.