Rhode Island S2941 restricts the use of restraints on juveniles during transport and court proceedings, requiring safety or escape risks and.

Rhode Island S2941 amends the Family Court proceedings to limit the use of restraints on juveniles during transport and court proceedings. Restraints, such as handcuffs and shackles, are only allowed if there is an immediate and credible risk of escape or a threat to safety. The least restrictive methods must be used, and reports on the use of restraints must be submitted to the Department of Public Safety and the General Assembly. These reports will detail the number of juveniles restrained and the reasons without including any identifying information.

Rhode Island S2941 restricts the use of restraints on juveniles during transport and court proceedings, requiring safety or escape risks and.

Rhode Island S2941 amends the Family Court proceedings to limit the use of restraints on juveniles during transport and court proceedings. Restraints, such as handcuffs and shackles, are only allowed if there is an immediate and credible risk of escape or a threat to safety. The least restrictive methods must be used, and reports on the use of restraints must be submitted to the Department of Public Safety and the General Assembly. These reports will detail the number of juveniles restrained and the reasons without including any identifying information.