IL HB3738

Prohibits solitary confinement of juveniles under 18 in detention facilities except as a temporary response to behavior posing serious and immediate risk of physical harm to self or others.

Limits administrative holds to 3 business days for transfers to Department of Corrections and 7 calendar days for temporary transfers to other facilities for court appearances, interviews, or medical treatment.

Requires release from room confinement immediately when juvenile regains control, or within 24 hours maximum (3 hours if danger to others, 30 minutes if danger only to self).

Mandates staff attempt less restrictive options before room confinement unless such attempts pose safety threats, and requires transfer or mental health referral if confinement period expires while danger persists.

Requires facilities to report monthly to an independent ombudsperson on all room confinement incidents, including juvenile demographics, reason for confinement, duration, and names of officials involved.