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AN ACT relating to the rights of incarcerated children. 1
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: 2
SECTION 1. A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 600 IS CREATED TO 3
READ AS FOLLOWS: 4
A child incarcerated pursuant to the statewide detention program established in KRS 5
15A.305 shall have the right to: 6
(1) Be kept safe, informed, and free from emotional, psychological, verbal, and 7
physical abuse; 8
(2) Speak with, see, and touch their family; 9
(3) Access appropriate medical, mental health, and behavioral health care; 10
(4) An education meeting their individual needs; 11
(5) A nutritious and healthy diet; 12
(6) Be treated with respect and recognition of their dignity and individuality; 13
(7) Be free from unreasonable use of seclusion and restraint; 14
(8) Receive notice of and participate in court hearings; 15
(9) Access counsel; and 16
(10) Be free from judgment, blame, or stigma associated with detention. 17
Section 2. This Act may be cited as the Incarcerated Children's Bill of Rights. 18