Protecting Children's Rights During Police Interrogations
This new law aims to strengthen the protection of rights for individuals under 18 during police interrogations. It ensures minors have access to legal counsel before waiving their rights, preventing hasty decisions. This is important for parents and guardians, as the law requires them to be notified of their child's arrest.
Key points
Mandatory Legal Consultation: Minors must consult with legal counsel in person before waiving their right to remain silent or their right to an attorney during an interrogation.
Attorney Presence: Legal counsel must be physically present during the interrogation of a minor.
Parental Notification: Law enforcement must notify parents, guardians, or legal custodians of a minor's arrest and detention location.
Inadmissible Evidence: Statements obtained without adhering to these rules, and any evidence derived from them, will not be admissible in court.
Emergency Exception: These rules do not apply if the interrogation is necessary to protect life from an imminent threat and the questions are reasonably necessary to obtain such information.
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