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

(2) That restraints shall only be used when necessary based upon concerns regarding safety to the juvenile and the public, potential risk of flight, or other attendant circumstances.

Requires the director of a juvenile detention facility and the secretary of the department of social and health services to provide an informational packet about the requirements of the act to all staff who are involved in transporting youth and to other staff as appropriate.

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