Juvenile Law - Confinement and Restrictive Housing - Limitations

Summary

The bill restricts the use of locked‑door seclusion and restraints for juveniles to situations where there is an immediate, substantial risk of physical harm or escape, and only after all less restrictive options have been tried. It sets a maximum six‑hour stay, requires rapid mental‑health screening, and guarantees the same basic privileges as other housed youths. The goal is to protect minors from unnecessary punitive confinement while ensuring safety.

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