SC S0520 | 2013-2014 | 120th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on March 12 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-02-07 - Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Corbin, Young
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Provide That The Use Of Restraints On Juveniles Appearing In Court Are Prohibited Unless The Restraints Are Necessary To Prevent Harm Or If The Juvenile Is A Flight Risk And There Are No Less Restrictive Alternatives Available; To Give A Juvenile's Attorney The Right To Be Heard Before The Court Orders The Use Of Restraints; And If Restraints Are Ordered, To Require The Court To Make Findings Of Fact In Support Of The Order.

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Title

Use of restraints on juveniles in court

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2014-02-07SenateReferred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Corbin, Young
2013-03-12SenateReferred to Committee on Judiciary
2013-03-12SenateIntroduced and read first time

Same As/Similar To

S0440 (Similar To) 2014-06-10 - Act No. 186
S0509 (Similar To) 2013-05-22 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H3855 (Similar To) 2013-03-21 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
63191435(n/a)See Bill Text

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Bill Comments

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