Prohibits the use of restraints on a child in juvenile court

HB 782 prohibits the use of physical restraints (like handcuffs or straitjackets) on children during juvenile court proceedings, directly affecting minors appearing in such cases. The bill allows restraints only if a court holds a hearing and finds they are necessary due to immediate harm risk, disruptive behavior history, or flight risk, after confirming no less restrictive alternatives (e.g., staff presence) exist. If restraints are permitted, they must allow limited hand movement for court documents, and cannot be fixed to walls or furniture. The bill requires written requests from juvenile officers and mandates court findings of fact before any restraint use.