establish policies and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in a juvenile facility.

Summary

The bill limits solitary confinement to cases where a juvenile poses an immediate risk of serious physical harm to themselves or others, requiring immediate review and approval by senior staff. It mandates documentation, regular mental‑health checks, parental notification, and a set of minimum living conditions and services. The goal is to protect vulnerable youth while ensuring any use of isolation is brief, justified, and closely monitored.

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