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MI HB4873

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Anthony

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement to advise juveniles in custodial detention of their rights before interrogation, including the right to remain silent, that statements may be used against them, and the right to have a parent, guardian, custodian, or attorney present.

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

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

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

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

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure: other; notice to parent or guardian of a minor before questioning by law enforcement; require. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 76069) by adding sec. 27b to ch. IV.

Law enforcement: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/18/2021

5/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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