Category Archives: Ordering Restraints on Defendants

Ordering Defendants to Wear Restraints During Trial (13-05)

QUESTION: Under what circumstances can the court order a defendant to wear restraints (e.g. leg restraint not visible to the jury, etc.) during trial and what nine (9) factors should the court consider in reaching a decision?

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