HB 5971 Summary

• Requires juveniles in custodial detention be informed of rights before interrogation, including right to remain silent, that statements may be used against them, and right to parent/guardian presence.

• Mandates notice be given to juvenile's parent, guardian, custodian, or attorney before interrogation begins, either in person or by telephone.

• Makes any in-custody admission or confession inadmissible unless made in the presence of juvenile's parent, guardian, custodian, or attorney.

• Prohibits parents, guardians, or custodians from waiving any of the juvenile's rights on their behalf.

• Requires court to find that juvenile knowingly, willingly, and understandingly waived rights before admitting statements from custodial interrogation into evidence.