Bill > HB188

This bill establishes conditions and time limits for placing a child in room confinement at a detention or shelter facility. Key provisions include: room confinement can only be used as a temporary response to a child's behavior that poses an immediate risk of danger or is an escape risk, and must be the minimum time necessary for the child to regain self-control; the senior judge, presiding judge, deputy chief court administrator, and social services manager must be notified of any room confinement; room confinement cannot be used for punishment or convenience, and a child can only be held in room confinement for up to 3 hours unless extended by a judge, after which a hearing must be held. The bill also sets standards for the rooms used for room confinement and access to basic needs and services. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2060.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=188&year=2022