(d) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Chief administrator." The warden, superintendent or other
officer in charge of a correctional institution.
" Correctional institution." Any entity under the authority
of the State or any county or municipality that has the power to
detain and restrain a person under the laws of this
Commonwealth.
"Corrections officer." An individual employed at a
correctional institution to provide any security or custodial
service for a prisoner or detainee.
"Detainee." The term includes any person detained under the
immigration laws of the United States at a correctional
institution.
"Invasive search or inspection." A search or inspection that
uses touch, insertion or probing of the cavities and orifices of
the human body and is not conducted for a medical purpose.
" Licensed health care professional." A licensed physician,
nurse or other health care professional responsible for the
health and safety of a prisoner or detainee.
"Postpartum." A period of eight weeks, or a longer period as
determined by a licensed health care professional, after
delivery.
"Prisoner." An individual who is incarcerated or detained in
a correctional institution and is accused of, convicted of,
sentenced for or adjudicated delinquent for a violation of State
law or the terms and conditions of parole, probation, pretrial
release or a diversionary program.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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