Care of pregnant minor in secure detention or secure care.

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  • (1) When a minor in secure detention or secure care is pregnant, the division shall:
    • (a) ensure that adequate prenatal and postnatal care is provided; and
    • (b) place the minor in an accredited hospital before delivery.
  • (2) As soon as the minor's condition after delivery will permit, the minor may be returned to:
    • (a) secure detention if the minor was placed in secure detention; or
    • (b) secure care if the minor was committed to secure care.
  • (3) If the division has concerns regarding the minor's fitness to raise the minor's child, the division shall make a referral for services for the minor and the minor's child to the Division of Child and Family Services.




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