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FL S1814

Bill

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shevrin Jones

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 900.06, Florida Statutes, defining "custodial interrogation" as questioning by a law enforcement officer or school employee reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response under circumstances where a reasonable person would not feel free to leave
  • Requires that a minor must consult with a parent, legal guardian, or legal counsel before any custodial interrogation may be conducted
  • The right to consult with a parent, guardian, or attorney is nonwaivable — neither the minor nor anyone acting on the minor's behalf may waive it
  • Mandates that all custodial interrogations of minors be recorded on both video and audio
  • Provides an exception to the consultation requirement only when a law enforcement officer or school employee can demonstrate imminent harm or danger to the minor or another individual, with written approval from their supervisor
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025, and the bill is sponsored by Senator Jones

Legislative Description

Custodial Interrogations of Minors

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

6/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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