Prohibits handcuffing or forcibly restraining children age twelve and under unless such child presents a danger; limits warrantless arrests of.

New York A03118 amends the penal law, criminal procedure law, family court act, and executive law to restrict the use of handcuffs and forcible restraint on children age twelve and under, except when necessary to prevent danger. It limits warrantless arrests of persons under age eighteen to cases where the arrest is necessary for public safety. The bill also establishes a twenty-four hour hotline for police officers to consult with youth social services personnel and attorneys regarding interactions with children and adolescents.

Prohibits handcuffing or forcibly restraining children age twelve and under unless such child presents a danger; limits warrantless arrests of.

New York A03118 amends the penal law, criminal procedure law, family court act, and executive law to restrict the use of handcuffs and forcible restraint on children age twelve and under, except when necessary to prevent danger. It limits warrantless arrests of persons under age eighteen to cases where the arrest is necessary for public safety. The bill also establishes a twenty-four hour hotline for police officers to consult with youth social services personnel and attorneys regarding interactions with children and adolescents.