SB 1336 (2008) -  Juvenile Proceedings/Use of Restraints [LPCC]

by Siplin
Requires the Department of Juvenile Justice to adopt rules governing the procedures that may be used to restrain a child upon his or her arrival at the courthouse. Prohibits the use of restraints such as handcuffs, chains, irons, or straitjackets. Provides exemptions if the child is likely to attempt to escape during a transfer or a hearing, if the child is charged with a capital offense, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2008
Last Event: 05/02/08 S Died in Committee on Criminal Justice on Friday, May 2, 2008 5:59 PM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Criminal Justice
  • Judiciary

Related Bills

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Criminal Justice Time: 05/02/2008 - 5:59 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced, referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary -SJ 00082 Time: 03/03/2008 - 8:30 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary Time: 02/21/2008 - 2:36 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 01/24/2008 - 12:21 PM Member: Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill