Post by Logan on Mar 22, 2016 1:32:16 GMT -6
One year ago, juvenile offenders had to shuffle into court wearing up to 25 pounds of chains and shackles in most Colorado judicial districts.
Today, an increasing number of judges allow kids to appear in court without restraints, but defense attorneys still say the rights of some juveniles are being ignored without a statewide policy.
Under a 2015 directive from the state Supreme Court, all 22 judicial districts have adopted individual policies for determining whether juveniles should be restrained in courtrooms. This time last year, juveniles who had ongoing cases and were in custody were allowed to appear without restraints in only three districts.
Now, 18 judicial districts permit juveniles to appear without restraints unless certain circumstances exist.
Read more: www.denverpost.com/news/ci_29666080/colorado-judges-allowing-more-kids-appear-court-without?source=top_stories_bar
Today, an increasing number of judges allow kids to appear in court without restraints, but defense attorneys still say the rights of some juveniles are being ignored without a statewide policy.
Under a 2015 directive from the state Supreme Court, all 22 judicial districts have adopted individual policies for determining whether juveniles should be restrained in courtrooms. This time last year, juveniles who had ongoing cases and were in custody were allowed to appear without restraints in only three districts.
Now, 18 judicial districts permit juveniles to appear without restraints unless certain circumstances exist.
Read more: www.denverpost.com/news/ci_29666080/colorado-judges-allowing-more-kids-appear-court-without?source=top_stories_bar