Juveniles: detention.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reduce the use of juvenile detention halls by requiring courts to consider less restrictive alternatives when deciding whether to hold a minor in custody. It mandates that courts reconsider detention orders and prohibits taking a minor from their parents or guardians unless a less restrictive option isn’t suitable. The bill also emphasizes the negative impacts of youth confinement and seeks to ensure that youth are not detained solely due to their county of residence.
Key provisions
- Requires courts to consider less restrictive alternatives to detention in juvenile halls.
- Mandates courts to reconsider detention orders upon request, considering current information.
- Prohibits removing a minor from their parents or guardians unless a less restrictive alternative is unsuitable.
- Requires courts to consider all relevant evidence and services when deciding whether to detain a minor.
- Requires courts to state the reasons for detention orders on the record.
- Prohibits a minor from being removed from the physical custody of their parent or guardian as a result of an order of wardship unless a less restrictive alternative is unsuitable.
- Requires courts to consider the welfare of the minor and the availability of services when determining whether to detain a minor.
Who is affected
- Youth in the juvenile justice system
- Parents and guardians of youth in the juvenile justice system
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