Sitting in Place, A Re-Examination of Restraint Device Use and Regulations for Iowa's County Jail, December 19, 2024

(2024) Sitting in Place, A Re-Examination of Restraint Device Use and Regulations for Iowa's County Jail, December 19, 2024. Iowa Citizens' Aide/Ombudsman

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Abstract

This report investigates the use of restraint chairs in two county jails in Iowa, Boone County and Webster County, and examines the circumstances leading to their deployment. It follows the Ombudsman’s 2009 report that included 13 general recommendations for all of Iowa’s jails on restraint device use and managing inmates with mental health needs. The Ombudsman’s prior report noted a lack of guidance in Iowa law on restraint device use, but did not recommend amendments to the law at that time. This investigative report builds on the 2009 report in its review of incidents that arose between 2019 and 2023. The Ombudsman highlights issues related to compliance with Iowa administrative rules, jail policies, and manufacturer guidelines, and also addresses broader concerns about mental health evaluations and treatment for inmates.

Item Type:	Departmental Report
Keywords:	restrain device, County Jail
Subjects:	Law enforcement and courts > Corrections
ID Code:	52645
Deposited By:	Margaret Barr
Deposited On:	22 Apr 2025 16:35
Last Modified:	22 Apr 2025 16:35
URI:	https://pubdev.silo.lib.ia.us/id/eprint/52645