Suit alleges jail's contracted medical provider said she was withdrawing from drugs, not in labor, and some jail staffers and medical staff laughed at her
A federal lawsuit alleged that county officers and supervisors shackled the woman's wrists, ankles and waist during prenatal visits, and during labor and childbirth
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Etowah County Detention Center often holds several pregnant and postpartum women in the jail under special bond conditions that require rehab and $10,000 cash
Deputies took two hours to respond to the homeless woman's call for help, then stopped at Starbucks on the way to the hospital; the woman lost the pregnancy
If a CO feels that restraints are necessary, a written explanation must be submitted within 5 days of incident
Starting in July, mothers and their babies will be placed in a community-based program for up to a year
Sheriff Gregory Tony said his office tried to find "an alternative to incarceration" for Stephanie Bretas
The woman was complaining about contractions and labor pains more than 12 hours before giving birth
Offenders have their own rooms, more comfortable bedding and unlimited access to telephones, as well as video phones, to call their baby’s caretaker or other children
The Denver County Sheriff's Department says it has since changed its policy to ensure pregnant inmates in any stage of labor are immediately taken to hospital
The policy changes are part of a $610,000 lawsuit settlement with a Bronx woman who was shackled during childbirth
A birth last week brought focus on the issue of pregnant inmates and jails' responsibilities while in their care
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 345 last week banning the practice at county and state jails and prisons
The bill would mandate jails to share information on the availability of health care services, proper nutrition, and other procedures protecting pregnant inmates
ACLU, other advocates found that new anti-shackling law is not being enforced widely enough
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