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CT SB00433

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Toni Harp

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of shackles, handcuffs, or other mechanical restraints on children during delinquency proceedings prior to conviction in chapter 815t of the general statutes
  • Allows physical restraint only when a judge determines it is necessary to ensure public safety for an individual child
  • Permits transportation of children between locations while using physical restraints
  • Applies to children as defined in section 46b-120 of the general statutes

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Shackling Of Children During Delinquency Proceedings.

Last Action

Change of Reference, House to Committee on Judiciary

2/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/1/2011
Joint Committee on Children1/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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