Mandatory Family Notification of Death or Serious Injury in Federal Custody.
This bill establishes federal standards requiring jails and prisons to quickly and fully inform families if an individual in custody dies, is seriously injured, or becomes seriously ill. The goal is to ensure families are treated with dignity, receive timely medical information, and are allowed visitation in cases of severe health conditions. Agencies must use trained personnel to deliver these notifications professionally and compassionately.
Key points
Requires notification of death to the emergency contact within 12 hours, including information on circumstances and cause.
Mandates informing families of serious illness or injury as soon as practicable, providing treatment details and contact information for medical staff.
Guarantees families a meaningful opportunity to visit seriously ill detainees and communicate with their medical providers.
Establishes federal model policies for state and local agencies to standardize notification procedures nationwide.
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