HB485 Alabama 2016 Session

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

To provide guidelines for the use of restraints by corrections staff on a juvenile during a court proceeding.