[Part VI.]  pregnant offenders; restraints

     [§353-121]  Definitions.  As used in this part:

     "Labor" means the period of time before a birth during which contractions are of sufficient frequency, intensity, and duration to bring about effacement and progressive dilation of the cervix.

     "Postpartum recovery" means:

     (1)  The entire period a female is in a hospital, birthing center, or clinic after giving birth; and

     (2)  An additional time period, if any, a treating physician determines is necessary for healing after the female leaves the hospital, birthing center, or clinic.

     "Restraints" means anything used to control the movement of a person's body or limbs and includes:

     (1)  Physical restraint; or

     (2)  A mechanical device, including metal handcuffs, plastic ties, ankle restraints, leather cuffs, other hospital-type restraints, tasers, or batons.

     "Transport" means the conveyance, by any means, of a committed person from the correctional facility to another location, including travel to and from a transport vehicle. [L 2011, c 174, pt of §1]