Incarceration; supervised pre-incarceration probation for certain pregnant women provided for, self-surrender 12 weeks after birth required, criminal penalties for failure to surrender provided

This bill, called the Alabama Women's CARE Act, would allow pregnant or postpartum women sentenced to jail to delay their incarceration. They could serve a period of probation with electronic monitoring until 12 months after giving birth, unless they pose a public safety risk. The bill also bans the use of shackles or restraints on women during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or within 12 weeks after delivery.

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