FL H0109

Creates section 985.0302 of Florida Statutes to prohibit deceptive tactics during law enforcement interrogations of minors under age 18.

Defines "deception" as knowingly communicating false facts about evidence or unauthorized statements regarding leniency by law enforcement officers during custodial interrogations at places of detention.

Establishes a presumption that oral, written, or sign language confessions made by minors during custodial interrogations at places of detention are inadmissible in criminal or juvenile court proceedings if a law enforcement officer knowingly engaged in deception.

Allows the presumption of inadmissibility to be overcome by a preponderance of evidence showing the confession was voluntary based on the totality of the circumstances, with the burden of proof on the state.

Takes effect July 1, 2022, and applies to confessions made on or after that date.