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Ending Secure Detention for Youth Status Offenders: New Limits on Court Orders.

This bill aims to stop placing youth in secure detention facilities (jails) solely for status offenses, which are non-criminal acts like running away or skipping school. It eliminates the "valid court order" exception that previously allowed such detentions, protecting youth from exposure to serious criminal influences. The law immediately reduces the maximum detention period from 7 to 3 days and limits detention to once every six months.
Key points
Prohibits states from using court orders to place youth in secure detention for non-criminal status offenses (e.g., truancy, curfew violations).
Reduces the maximum time a youth can be held under a court order violation from 7 days to 3 days.
Detention for violating a court order related to a status offense is limited to only one instance per six-month period.
States must comply within one year to continue receiving federal juvenile justice grants.
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Print number: 118_S_4474
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2024-06-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4474.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits states from using court orders to place youth in secure detention for non-criminal status offenses (e.g., truancy, curfew violations).
  • Reduces the maximum time a youth can be held under a court order violation from 7 days to 3 days.
  • Detention for violating a court order related to a status offense is limited to only one instance per six-month period.
  • States must comply within one year to continue receiving federal juvenile justice grants.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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