SB0111

Family access for youth in detention.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

Establishes minimum standards for resident visitation at a juvenile detention facility in Indiana.

Indiana SB0111 sets minimum standards for resident visitation at juvenile detention facilities, including in-person contact visits with family members or approved visitors at least twice a week for one hour each, and weekly telephone calls with family or approved visitors. It also mandates reasonable efforts to allow visitation on multiple days and at non-business hours. The bill does not obligate facilities to provide transportation or electronic devices for visitors. It becomes effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Corrections & Criminal Law Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 5

Senate

Authored by Senator Donato

Jan 5

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law