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Pa. R.J.C.P. 139
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Rule 139 Use of Restraints on the Juvenile
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Rule Text
Restraints shall be removed prior to the commencement of a proceeding unless the court determines on the record, after providing the juvenile an opportunity to be heard, that they are necessary to prevent:
1) physical harm to the juvenile or another person;
2) disruptive courtroom behavior, evidenced by a history of behavior that created potentially harmful situations or presented substantial risk of physical harm; or
3) the juvenile, evidenced by an escape history or other relevant factors, from fleeing the courtroom.
Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 139 adopted April 26, 2011, effective June 1, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 2429.