Washington adopts measure for testing prison inmates. Clearinghouse, AIDS Newsletter Database, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. 5714. A fee will apply.

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Washington adopts measure for testing prison inmates. Clearinghouse, AIDS Newsletter Database, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. 5714. A fee will apply.

AIDS Policy Law. 1997 Jun 13;12(11):4-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/97702674

Abstract: Governor Gary Locke of Washington State signed legislation that attempts to balance the privacy interests of HIV-positive prison inmates with the safety needs of corrections officers. Bill 1605 limits disclosure of HIV-positive test results to healthcare administrators or infection-control coordinators in State and local correctional facilities. The only exception would be in the case of an officer who is in contact with an inmate's body fluids. The law makes HIV testing voluntary for convicted offenders and pretrial detainees, except for prostitution-related crimes and certain other sex offense convictions. Another exception enables a corrections officer who has been substantially exposed to body fluid to seek court-ordered testing of an inmate.

Keywords: *HIV Infections/DIAGNOSIS *Mandatory Testing/LEGISLATION & JURISPRUD *Prisoners
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