An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further providing for release or delivery to court and for place of detention.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law regarding juvenile matters, specifically focusing on the detention and release of children involved in the juvenile justice system. It prohibits detaining children in municipal police lockups unless they are suspected of a crime or violating supervision conditions. The bill outlines specific conditions for holding children in police facilities, including limitations on time and separation from adult offenders. It also clarifies where children should be detained, prioritizing foster homes, child welfare facilities, and approved detention centers, while prohibiting detention in jails unless a specific exception applies.
Key provisions
- Prohibits detaining children in municipal police lockups unless they are suspected of a crime or violating supervision.
- Establishes specific conditions for holding children in police facilities, including time limits and separation from adult offenders.
- Specifies that children should be detained in licensed foster homes, child welfare facilities, or approved detention centers.
- Prohibits detention in jails unless a specific exception applies, such as a conviction for a criminal offense.
- Outlines procedures for pretrial detention, requiring a judge to determine the least restrictive alternative.
- Addresses bail requirements for children charged with offenses, ensuring the right to a bail hearing and justification for monetary conditions.
- Requires law enforcement agencies to report information regarding children held in custody.
- Provides for the transfer of children held in secure detention to a jail if the child is no longer seeking transfer to juvenile proceedings.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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