Limiting Juvenile Detention (S 577, H 5650)

  • Status: Held for Further Study
  • Position: Support
  • Bill Number: S 577, H 5650
  • Session: 2025
  • Latest Update: March 17, 2025
2025 Legislative Session – Criminal Justice

The tremendous harm that juveniles can face being placed into what is effectively a prison environment is evident. We supported legislation which would have generally prohibited the detention of a juvenile under the age of 12 at the Rhode Island Training School, ensuring that youthful offenders do not have to inappropriately handle the psychological consequences from being placed in a jail setting. This legislation died in committee.

Sponsors:
Senator Acosta, Representative Stewart
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