Bill Acts As Care Package For Needy Inmate

After a woman sued the state of Washington for the way in which she was treated when she was in labor in prisoner, the state has taken some drastic measures to ensure no further infringements on any inmate’s human rights. A bill was passed in which many issue of prisoner care is packaged.

The woman who was formerly an inmate in a Washington State correctional facility said that while she was in labor she was tied up and shackled. Aside from the uncomfortable position to be in while going through labor, she argued that it was not safe and could have had detrimental effects on her baby.

Advocates for prisoner rights have previously raised awareness in many states, contending that the chance of a prisoner in such a situation being a risk to jail guards or a potential escapee was so slim. The safety of the prisoner comes first they said.

The new bill restricts the use of shackles and handcuffs for pregnant inmates and prohibits the use of restraints on prisoners who are in labor or post-delivery.
The bill was passed in the house 95-1 and is now awaiting approval from the governor.
There are so many who are not aware of their rights, and unlike the woman who fought, they would sit by silently. JPay can help prisoners sitting to take advantage of all their rights and to ensure that they are not being ignored or abused.

Their hearts are very often soft; many prisoners are simply humane and good people. And their rights are sometimes tampered with. JPay has a range of services from easy and convenient money transfers to prepaid phone calls to help facilitate the assurance of the safekeeping of prisoners’ rights.