South Carolina Code 63-19-1435. Use of restraints on juveniles in court
(1) the use of restraints is necessary due to one of the following factors:
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 63-19-1435
- Court: means the family court. See South Carolina Code 63-19-20
- juvenile: means a person less than eighteen years of age. See South Carolina Code 63-19-20
(a) the juvenile poses a threat of serious harm to himself or others;
(b) the juvenile has a demonstrable recent record of disruptive courtroom behavior that has placed others in potentially harmful situations; or
(c) there is reason to believe the juvenile is a flight risk; and
(2) there are no less restrictive alternatives to restraints that will prevent flight or physical harm to the juvenile or another person, including, but not limited to, court personnel, law enforcement officers, or bailiffs.
(B) The court shall provide the juvenile’s attorney an opportunity to be heard before the court orders the use of restraints. If restraints are ordered, the court shall make findings of fact in support of the order.