FL S1144

Requires all interviews conducted during child protective investigations to be audio or video recorded using body cameras or other recording devices

Provides exceptions when recording equipment malfunctions (not due to poor maintenance) or when unforeseen circumstances prevent the investigator from having recording equipment available

Persons charged with criminal offenses involving child abuse or neglect have no legal standing to object if an investigator fails to record an interview

Failure to record an interview cannot be used as grounds to exclude otherwise admissible statements from criminal or dependency proceedings

Recordings must be retained for a minimum of 5 years