Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act This bill makes, subject to certain exceptions, the statements of a minor who waived the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to legal assistance during a custodial interrogation inadmissible in a federal prosecution unless the minor consulted with legal counsel in person and contacted a parent or legal guardian before waiving those rights.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Child safety and welfareCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsEvidence and witnessesFamily relationshipsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLawyers and legal services
Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act
USA116th CongressHR-8685| House
| Updated: 10/27/2020
Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act This bill makes, subject to certain exceptions, the statements of a minor who waived the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to legal assistance during a custodial interrogation inadmissible in a federal prosecution unless the minor consulted with legal counsel in person and contacted a parent or legal guardian before waiving those rights.
Child safety and welfareCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsEvidence and witnessesFamily relationshipsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLawyers and legal services