Florida court bans the use of shackles on juveniles
January 25, 2010
Florida: The Florida Supreme Court has barred the use of leg shackles and handcuffs from juveniles in the courtroom unless there is a likelihood of violence. Excessive restraint for juveniles in courts has been criticized for causing psychological harm and treating them as though they are assumed to be guilty.[1]
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