CT HB06634

Requires a court order before a child can be detained in a juvenile detention center, replacing the previous practice of officers immediately placing children there (effective October 1, 2011)

Establishes specific criteria for detention, including probable cause that the child committed the alleged act, no less restrictive alternative available, and one of six factors such as flight risk, danger to community, or previous failure to appear in court

Prohibits detention of children in solitary confinement and requires female children be supervised by female attendants when held in custody

Requires written complaints and summons to be served on arrested children and their parents or guardians, with officers making reasonable efforts to notify parents before court dates

Mandates biennial reporting by the Commissioners of Children and Families and Public Safety, Chief State's Attorney, Chief Public Defender, Chief Court Administrator, and Police Officer Standards and Training Council to address disproportionate minority contact in the juvenile and child welfare systems