Establishes limitations on solitary confinement for inmates 21 years of age or younger in Massachusetts correctional institutions.
This bill amends Massachusetts law to set reasonable limits on the solitary confinement of inmates aged 21 or younger. It allows for confinement in an isolation unit for up to 48 hours if the inmate poses an immediate threat to safety. If the threat persists, a written report is required to extend confinement up to an additional 24 hours. The superintendent's discretion is key in these decisions, balancing safety concerns with the need to limit solitary confinement.
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