9-27-371. Punitive isolation or solitary confinement of juveniles — Definitions.

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9-27-371. Punitive isolation or solitary confinement of juveniles — Definitions.

9-27-371. Punitive isolation or solitary confinement of juveniles — Definitions. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Punitive isolation” means the placement of a juvenile in a location that is separate from the general population as a punishment; and (2) “Solitary confinement” means the isolation of a juvenile in a cell separate from the general population as a punishment. (b) A juvenile who has been placed or detained in a juvenile detention facility shall not be placed in punitive isolation or solitary confinement as a disciplinary measure for more than twenty-four (24) hours unless the: (1) Placement of the juvenile in punitive isolation or solitary confinement is due to: (A) A physical or sexual assault committed by the juvenile while in the juvenile detention facility; (B) Conduct of the juvenile that poses an imminent threat of harm to the safety or well-being of the juvenile, the staff, or other juveniles in the juvenile detention facility; or (C) The juvenile’s escaping or attempting to escape from the juvenile detention facility; and (2)(A) Director of the juvenile detention facility provides written authorization to place the juvenile in punitive isolation or solitary confinement for more than twenty-four (24) hours. (B) The director of the juvenile detention facility shall provide the written authorization described in subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section for every twenty-four-hour period during which the juvenile remains in punitive isolation or solitary confinement after the initial twenty-four (24) hours.

Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 9-27-371

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