HB 1276
establish policies and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in a juvenile facility.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes guidelines and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in juvenile facilities within South Dakota. It prohibits using solitary confinement for disciplinary or punitive reasons, except as a temporary response to immediate safety risks. The bill requires a review and approval process by a team including mental health professionals, mandates regular reassessments of juveniles in solitary confinement, and outlines specific monitoring and care requirements, such as access to medical services, legal assistance, and educational programming. Documentation of all instances of solitary confinement is also required.
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Erin Healy
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