Declares it is the policy of the state: (1) To use the least restrictive form of restraint for juveniles during their appearance in court; and

(2) That restraints shall only be used when necessary based upon concerns regarding safety or risk of flight.

Requires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, the criminal justice training commission, and the administrative office of the courts to jointly develop an informational packet on the requirements of the act.

Requires the director of a juvenile detention facility to provide the informational packet to all staff who are involved in transporting youth and to other staff as appropriate.