OH HB363

Enacts section 2151.351 of the Revised Code to require restraints be removed from alleged or adjudicated delinquent children prior to commencement of juvenile court hearings or proceedings.

Allows restraints to be placed during a juvenile court hearing or proceeding only if the presiding judge determines restraints are necessary to prevent physical harm to the child or another person, or to prevent the child from fleeing.

Grants the presiding juvenile court judge sole authority to determine whether to place restraints on a child during a juvenile court hearing or proceeding.

Permits the juvenile court to consider case-by-case motions from juvenile court prosecutors or law enforcement officers requesting the court place a child in restraints during proceedings.

Defines "restraints" as handcuffs, chains, irons, or other devices used to restrain a person's movements.