June 4, 2009
In re: Amendments to Fla. Rules of Juvenile Procedure
Case Number(s):
SC09-141

Transcript:

Summary:

The Juvenile Court Rules Committee recommends several changes to the current rules for juvenile divisions of Florida's circuit courts. One change is designed to end routine and blanket shackling of children appearing in court. It would ban the use of handcuffs, chains, irons or straightjackets on children in court unless the children are a danger to themselves or others or there's reason to believe a child may try to flee.