H-0150 Notification of Access to Medical Services.pdf

KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures TITLE: NOTIFICATION OF ACCESS TO MEDICAL SERVICES H-150 EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED: September 16, 2005 07-11-24 02-05-21 07-11-24 APPROVED BY: Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Cindy Cisneros REFERENCE: P.C. Sections 3405, 3406, 3407, 3440, 4023 et. seq.,, 4028 POLICY The Detentions Bureau will adhere to the relevant sections of the California Penal Code by providing the required notifications to female incarcerated people regarding their rights in relation to medical care and pregnancy while incarcerated. DIRECTIVE #1 Any expenses occasioned by the services of a physician and surgeon whose services are not provided by the facility shall be the responsibility of the incarcerated person receiving such services. DIRECTIVE #2 The rights provided for incarcerated people by this policy will be posted in at least one conspicuous location to which female incarcerated people have access at each facility that houses female incarcerated people.