Connecticut Governor Signs Bill Limiting Police Use of Restraints on Minors - Davis Vanguard

Connecticut Governor Signs Bill Limiting Police Use of Restraints on Minors - Davis Vanguard

Connecticut has passed a law that places clear limits on when law enforcement and the courts can restrain or detain minors, requiring officers to exhaust all other options before detaining a child and banning the use of mechanical restraints in most juvenile court settings.

Governor signs bill increasing protections for children, abuse victims

On July 9, Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 43, which increases protection and rights of children and vulnerable persons in legal proceedings while also strengthening criminal provisions and penalities