1774. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 726, Sec. 5.)
(a)A female who has been committed to the Division of…#
(a) A female who has been committed to the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall have the right to summon and receive the services of a physician and surgeon of her choice in order to determine whether she is pregnant. The director may adopt reasonable rules and regulations with regard to the conduct of examinations to effectuate that determination.
(b)If she is found to be pregnant, she is entitled to a…#
(b) If she is found to be pregnant, she is entitled to a determination of the extent of the medical services needed by her and to the receipt of those services from the physician and surgeon of her choice. Expenses occasioned by the services of a physician and surgeon whose services are not provided by the facility shall be borne by the female.
(c)A ward who gives birth while under the jurisdiction of…#
(c) A ward who gives birth while under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Facilities, or a community treatment program has the right to the following services:
(1) Prenatal care.
(2) Access to prenatal vitamins.
(3) Childbirth education.