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HI HB2238
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
- Requires children under 16 years of age to consult with legal counsel or a parent, guardian, or legal custodian before any custodial interrogation and before waiving rights against self-incrimination
- Permits consultation to occur in person, by telephone, or by video conference and prohibits waiver of this requirement
- Allows courts to consider violations of the consultation requirement when determining the admissibility and voluntariness of statements made by children during custodial interrogation
- Permits admission of statements obtained in violation of these requirements only if the officer reasonably believed information was necessary to protect life or property from imminent threat and questions were narrowly tailored to address that threat
- Takes effect December 31, 2059
Legislative Description
Relating To Family Courts.
Family Court
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2).
2/7/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/7/2020
Human Services & Homelessness1/27/2020
Full Bill Text
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