HRS §353-121
Definitions
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines words used in this part of the law about pregnant prisoners. It explains what labor, postpartum recovery, restraints, and transport mean. It does not set any rules or duties.
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The statute, as written — - 121] Definitions
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
As used in this part: "Labor" means the period of time before a birth during which contractions are of sufficient frequency, intensity, and duration to bring about effacement and progressive dilation of the cervix. "Postpartum recovery" means: (1) The entire period a female is in a hospital, birthing center, or clinic after giving birth; and (2) An additional time period, if any, a treating physician determines is necessary for healing after the female leaves the hospital, birthing center, or clinic. "Restraints" means anything used to control the movement of a person's body or limbs and includes: (1) Physical restraint; or (2) A mechanical device, including metal handcuffs, plastic ties, ankle restraints, leather cuffs, other hospital-type restraints, tasers, or batons. "Transport" means the conveyance, by any means, of a committed person from the correctional facility to another location, including travel to and from a transport vehicle.
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