Nevada § 211.155 - Limitations on use of restraints on prisoner who is in labor, delivering her baby or recuperating from delivery
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 211.155 — Limitations on use of restraints on prisoner who is in labor, delivering her baby or recuperating from delivery, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 211.155. Limitations on use of restraints on prisoner who is in labor, delivering her baby or recuperating from delivery
1. No restraints of any kind may be used on a prisoner who is in labor, delivering
her baby or recuperating from delivery unless there are compelling reasons to believe
that the prisoner presents: (a) A serious and immediate threat of harm to herself, staff or others; or (b) A substantial flight risk and cannot be reasonably confined by other means. 2. If a prisoner who is in labor, delivering her baby or recuperating from delivery
is restrained, only the least restrictive restraints which are necessary to ensure
safety and security may be used.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 211.155 cover?
Section 211.155 ("Limitations on use of restraints on prisoner who is in labor, delivering her baby or recuperating from delivery") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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