California AB923 aims to protect pregnant and postpartum defendants from unnecessary detention and incarceration.

California AB923 establishes the California Women’s Care Act, which aims to protect pregnant and postpartum defendants from unnecessary detention and incarceration. The act creates a rebuttable presumption against detaining or incarcerating pregnant or postpartum defendants, considering their health and the health of their newborns. It mandates that courts weigh the risks of incarceration against the benefits of keeping the defendant out of custody.

California AB923 aims to protect pregnant and postpartum defendants from unnecessary detention and incarceration.

California AB923 establishes the California Women’s Care Act, which aims to protect pregnant and postpartum defendants from unnecessary detention and incarceration. The act creates a rebuttable presumption against detaining or incarcerating pregnant or postpartum defendants, considering their health and the health of their newborns. It mandates that courts weigh the risks of incarceration against the benefits of keeping the defendant out of custody.