AR HB1755

Prohibits juveniles in detention facilities from being placed in punitive isolation or solitary confinement for more than 24 hours as a disciplinary measure unless authorized by the facility director.

Allows extended isolation beyond 24 hours only if placement is due to physical or sexual assault by the juvenile, conduct posing imminent threat to safety, or escape or escape attempts.

Requires the detention facility director to provide written authorization for every 24-hour period the juvenile remains in isolation after the initial 24 hours.

Extends the same restrictions to minors under 18 years old held in state correctional facilities, requiring warden authorization for isolation beyond 24 hours.

Preserves the Board of Corrections' authority to govern state penal institutions under Arkansas Constitution Amendment 33.