SB 2206: Restraint of Children/Courthouse and Courts [SPSC]
GENERAL BILL by Siplin
Restraint of Children/Courthouse and Courts [SPSC]; Requires the DJJ 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 instruments of restraint on a child after the child arrives at the courthouse. Prohibits subjecting a child to extended periods of isolation. Prohibits the use of instruments of restraint upon a child during any court proceeding. Provides specified exemptions, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2009
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2009 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/10/2009 | Senate |
• Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations -SJ 00173 |
| 3/19/2009 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 00173 |
| 5/2/2009 | Senate |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Criminal Justice |