Maryland HB389 restricts the detention and confinement of juveniles in adult correctional facilities.

Maryland HB389 prohibits the detention or confinement of children in adult correctional facilities, except for temporary processing in adult jails or facilities without secure juvenile detention areas. The bill mandates that children be separated by sight and sound from incarcerated adults. It also prohibits transporting children with adults charged or convicted of crimes unless the court has waived its jurisdiction and the child is being proceeded against as an adult. The changes take effect October 1, 2028.

Maryland HB389 restricts the detention and confinement of juveniles in adult correctional facilities.

Maryland HB389 prohibits the detention or confinement of children in adult correctional facilities, except for temporary processing in adult jails or facilities without secure juvenile detention areas. The bill mandates that children be separated by sight and sound from incarcerated adults. It also prohibits transporting children with adults charged or convicted of crimes unless the court has waived its jurisdiction and the child is being proceeded against as an adult. The changes take effect October 1, 2028.