South Carolina Juvenile Justice Reform Act: revises juvenile justice policies and procedures.

The South Carolina Juvenile Justice Reform Act amends various sections of the South Carolina Code to reform juvenile justice policies and procedures. It establishes a Children's Bill of Rights, ensuring children in state custody have rights to dignity, fair access to services, education, family contact, and legal representation. The act also mandates that children under 12 years old not be incarcerated in adult jails. It limits secure confinement to six hours unless the child poses a flight risk or threat to public safety.

South Carolina Juvenile Justice Reform Act: revises juvenile justice policies and procedures.

The South Carolina Juvenile Justice Reform Act amends various sections of the South Carolina Code to reform juvenile justice policies and procedures. It establishes a Children's Bill of Rights, ensuring children in state custody have rights to dignity, fair access to services, education, family contact, and legal representation. The act also mandates that children under 12 years old not be incarcerated in adult jails. It limits secure confinement to six hours unless the child poses a flight risk or threat to public safety.