Pennsylvania HB2510 amends juvenile detention laws to restrict where children can be held and under what conditions.
HB2510 modifies Pennsylvania's juvenile detention laws to ensure children are not held in adult facilities unless absolutely necessary. It mandates that children can only be detained in secure facilities approved by the Department of Human Services, and prohibits their detention in adult jails or police lockups. If detention is deemed necessary, it must be in a facility that provides non-secure custody for short periods, ensuring the child is under constant supervision and separated from adult offenders.
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