Pennsylvania - Use of Restraints on Juveniles

Pa.R.J.C.P. 139

Population: Youth

Legal Features: Definition

Law Type: Court rule

Excerpt of Relevant Text:

The use of any restraints, such as handcuffs, chains,
shackles, irons, or straitjackets, is highly discouraged. The
routine use of restraints on juveniles is a practice contrary to the
philosophy of balanced and restorative justice and undermines the
goals of providing treatment, supervision, and rehabilitation to
juveniles.

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