Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Does a person who is incarcerated in county jail need health insurance?

What happens when a woman was already pregnant at the time of arrest?

Where does the newborn go, if the woman gives birth while in jail?


Asked on 1/08/14, 11:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

The county will pay for your healthcare. If you have money or insurance you have the right to use your own doctor. What happens to the baby is usually decided on a case by case basis. But if you do not want the baby to go to Child Protective Services, you ought to get your lawyer involved.

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Answered on 1/08/14, 8:12 pm


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