New York Court of Appeals: Constitutional Prohibition Against Restraining Defendant Without Explanation Remains in Force During Announcement of Verdict and Polling of Jurors by Douglas Ankney by Douglas Ankney The New York Court of Appeals held that until the jury returns to the courtroom and publicly announces and confirms the …

Michigan Moves to Restrict Shackling of Juveniles in Court by On September 1, 2021, Michigan will be added to the list of 31 states and D.C. with regulations limiting when a juvenile may be placed in restraints in court. The new rule handed down by the state Supreme Court on …

Washington Supreme Court Announces Prohibition Against Blanket Shackling Policies at Pretrial Proceedings by Anthony Accurso by Anthony Accurso The Supreme Court of Washington issued a ruling that both clarified the standards governing the use of shackles during all court appearances and criticized the adoption of blanket policies for shackling without …

Sixth Circuit Grants Habeas Relief for Defendant Shackled During Murder Trial Without On-the-Record Justification by David Reutter by David M. Reutter The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit granted conditional habeas corpus relief to a Michigan prisoner who alleged that the use of shackles upon him during trial …