237 Pa. Code r. 139 - Use of Restraints on the Juvenile

Restraints shall be removed prior to the commencement of a proceeding unless the court determines on the record, after providing the juvenile an opportunity to be heard, that they are necessary to prevent:

1) physical harm to the juvenile or another person;

2) disruptive courtroom behavior, evidenced by a history of behavior that created potentially harmful situations or presented substantial risk of physical harm; or

3) the juvenile, evidenced by an escape history or other relevant factors, from fleeing the courtroom.

Notes

237 Pa. Code r. 139

The provisions of this Rule 139 adopted April 26, 2011, effective 6/1/2011, 41 Pa.B. 2429.