§ 42-29-32. Restraint of prisoners and detainees.
(a) No handcuffs, shackles, or other restraints shall be used on a prisoner or detainee known to be in her third trimester of pregnancy during transport to or from a court proceeding, except in accordance with the provisions of § 42-56.3-3(b). If restraints are used, the type of restraint applied and the application of the restraint shall be done in the least restrictive manner necessary.
(b) If restraints are used on a prisoner or detainee pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the sheriff shall submit to the director of the department of public safety within five (5) days a report articulating the grounds that dictated the use of restraints. The department shall submit to the general assembly in January of each year a report disclosing the number of prisoners or detainees who were subjected to restraints pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, and the grounds for their use. No individually identifying information of any prisoner or detainee shall be included in the report.
History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 192, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Section 42-29-1. - Appointment — Powers and duties — Removal.
Section 42-29-5. - Record of appointment of deputies.
Section 42-29-10. - Removal of deputies by court.
Section 42-29-11. - Bond of deputies.
Section 42-29-12. - Action on sheriff’s bond.
Section 42-29-14. - Copies of bonds as evidence.
Section 42-29-15. - Pleadings and effect of judgment on bond.
Section 42-29-16. - Form of judgment for plaintiff on bond.
Section 42-29-17. - Judgment for costs against defendant.
Section 42-29-18. - Power to investigate and prosecute offenses.
Section 42-29-19. - Attendance on general assembly and courts.
Section 42-29-20.1. - Repealed.
Section 42-29-22. - Execution of writs and precepts.
Section 42-29-24. - Service of process on waters.
Section 42-29-25. - Assistance in execution of office.