SD HB1276

Prohibits solitary confinement in juvenile facilities for discipline, punishment, retaliation, or administrative convenience—permitted only as a temporary response to behavior posing serious and immediate risk of physical harm to self or others

Requires in-person observation every 15 minutes plus continuous video monitoring, with a qualified mental health professional speaking to the juvenile within the first 12 hours and every 12 hours thereafter

Mandates an interdisciplinary team (including administrator, health care provider, mental health professional, shift supervisor, and case manager) assess juveniles held over 24 hours within 2 business days, with weekly reassessments if confinement exceeds 7 consecutive days

Requires facility directors to notify parents/legal guardians and the juvenile's attorney within 1 business day of placement, and juveniles must retain access to medical/mental health services, educational programming, legal assistance, meals, and contact with family

All instances must be electronically documented with demographic data, reasons, duration, and staffing levels; de-identified data must be available as public records upon request