Illinois Code § 17.9
Illinois Code § 17.9. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 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. (Source: P.A. 103-745, eff. 1-1-25.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17.9
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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