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HI HB2238

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

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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