Texas § LG.351.048 - DUTIES FOLLOWING MISCARRIAGE OR PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PREGNANT PRISONER
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§ LG.351.048. DUTIES FOLLOWING MISCARRIAGE OR PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PREGNANT PRISONER
DUTIES FOLLOWING MISCARRIAGE OR PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PREGNANT PRISONER. (a) In this section: (1) "Physical assault" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 22.01 or 22.02 , Penal Code. (2) "Sexual assault" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 22.011 or 22.021 , Penal Code. (b) As soon as practicable after receiving a report of a miscarriage or physical or sexual assault of a pregnant prisoner while in the custody of a county jail, the sheriff shall ensure that an obstetrician or gynecologist and a mental health professional promptly: (1) review the health care services provided to the prisoner; and (2) order additional health care services, including obstetrical and gynecological services and mental health services, as appropriate. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 424 (H.B. 1307 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021. SUBCHAPTER D. CONTRACTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ON FEE BASIS
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