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SB208: Prohibiting the use of any prone restraint on a juvenile who is in custody at a juvenile detention facility or juvenile correctional facility or being assessed as part of the juvenile intake and assessment system.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill prohibits using a prone restraint on juveniles who are detained or being assessed at juvenile facilities.

Who This Affects

This affects juveniles in custody at Kansas juvenile detention facilities and correctional facilities, as well as those going through the intake and assessment process.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits prone restraints for juveniles in custody • Applies to juvenile detention facilities and correctional facilities • Also applies to juveniles being assessed as part of the intake and assessment system

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Timeline

Introduced

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 5, 2025

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