Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Rule 139 - Use of Restraints on the JuvenileRestraints 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; or3) the juvenile, evidenced by an escape history or other relevant factors, from fleeing the courtroom.The provisions of this Rule 139 adopted April 26, 2011, effective 6/1/2011, 41 Pa.B. 2429.