HB485 Alabama 2016 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Juveniles, court proceedings, restraints prohibited unless certain conditions met
Description
<p class="bill_description"> This bill would prohibit the use of
restraints such as handcuffs, chains, irons, or
straitjackets on a juvenile during a court
proceeding unless the restraints are necessary to
prevent the juvenile from physically harming
himself or herself or another person, are necessary
to prevent disruptive behavior, or the juvenile
poses a substantial flight risk. This bill would
also specify the procedure for determining if one
of these factors is present</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would also require the court to
have a hearing and make findings of fact before
ordering the use of restraints</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To provide guidelines for the use of restraints by
corrections staff on a juvenile during a court proceeding.
</p>
Subjects
Courts
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB485 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |