1104 - State recording system for application of restraints to pregnant prisoners or detainees.

     § 1104.  State recording system for application of restraints to                pregnant prisoners or detainees.        (a)  General rule.--A correctional institution as defined by     section 5905(e) (relating to healthy birth for incarcerated     women) shall report each restraint applied to a pregnant     prisoner or detainee. The report must be in writing and must     note the number of restraints. Individual, separate written     findings for each restraint must accompany the report. This     shall include reports from the following:            (1)  A correctional institution that is not operated,        supervised or licensed by the Department of Public Welfare        pursuant to the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known        as the Public Welfare Code, shall make the report to the        secretary.            (2)  A correctional institution that is operated,        supervised or licensed by the Department of Public Welfare        pursuant to the Public Welfare Code shall make the report to        the Secretary of Public Welfare.        (b)  Contents of written findings.--Written findings of each     restraint as required under subsection (a) must include the     following:            (1)  the circumstances that led to the determination that        the prisoner or detainee represented a substantial risk of        imminent flight; or            (2)  the circumstances that led to the determination that        other extraordinary medical or security circumstances        dictated the prisoner or detainee be restrained to ensure the        safety and security of the prisoner or detainee, the staff of        the correctional institution or medical facility, other        prisoners or detainees or the public.     (July 2, 2010, P.L.275, No.45, eff. 60 days)        2010 Amendment.  Act 45 added section 1104.