You asked whether juvenile defendants are shackled in court.

The Judicial Department’s legislative liaison, Stephen Ment, reports that juveniles are placed in leg restraints and handcuffs or waist belts when they are transported from a detention facility for a court appearance. But in court each judge decides whether restraints are needed. Some judges require full restraints, some require that they all be removed, and some decide on a case-by-case basis. Susan Handy, the chief administrative judge for criminal matters, requires all juveniles appearing before her to be shackled, and may order additional restraints when the child has a history of physically acting out.

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