Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Introduced
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Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act This bill establishes procedural requirements related to the custodial interrogation of a minor. Among the requirements, the custodial interrogation of a minor must comply with the following: an arresting officer must notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the arrest and provide the location where the minor is being detained; and a minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation must consult with legal counsel in person before waiving the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to counsel. If a custodial interrogation does not comply with the requirements, then a statement by a minor during the custodial interrogation and any evidence derived from that statement are inadmissible.
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
USA117th CongressHR-2834| House
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act This bill establishes procedural requirements related to the custodial interrogation of a minor. Among the requirements, the custodial interrogation of a minor must comply with the following: an arresting officer must notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the arrest and provide the location where the minor is being detained; and a minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation must consult with legal counsel in person before waiving the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to counsel. If a custodial interrogation does not comply with the requirements, then a statement by a minor during the custodial interrogation and any evidence derived from that statement are inadmissible.
Child safety and welfareCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsEvidence and witnessesFamily relationshipsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLawyers and legal services