Juvenile Incarceration Protection Act of 1985
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 22, 1985)
Juvenile Incarceration Protection Act of 1985 - Prohibits any juvenile (except those charged and convicted as adults) from being detained or confined in any jail or lockup for adults. Requires the Attorney General to promulgate regulations that: (1) recognize the special needs of low population areas with respect to the detention of juveniles; and (2) shall permit the temporary detention in adult facilities of juveniles charged with serious crimes against persons where there is no alternative and where the juvenile will have no regular contact with adults incarcerated.
Establishes an exception where a juvenile adjudicated a delinquent may pose a significant likelihood of harm to other juveniles detained in a juvenile facility.
Authorizes any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act to bring a civil action for damages and equitable relief.
What just happenedJun 3, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 3, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 3, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.
Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights Subcommittee - May 22, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 22, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate