HB485 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman Senator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Juveniles, court proceedings, restraints prohibited unless certain conditions met

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.

This bill would also require the court to have a hearing and make findings of fact before ordering the use of restraints.

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