MO HB1463

Allows juveniles arrested for prostitution, sexual offenses, or repeat runaway charges to be held in detention for up to 48 hours while a juvenile officer evaluates whether a third party enticed, exploited, or coerced them into committing the offense.

Requires the juvenile officer to file a report with the court within 48 hours determining whether third-party involvement exists; if no third-party involvement is found, a detention hearing must be held within 24 hours.

If third-party involvement is determined, the juvenile must be released from detention and transferred to the temporary legal custody of the division of family services for protective placement, and law enforcement must be notified.

Prohibits any statements or information obtained from the juvenile during victim interviews from being used against the juvenile in prosecution for the offenses that led to detention.

Requires juveniles be advised prior to questioning that they are being interviewed as potential victims of third-party enticement, exploitation, or coercion, and that statements cannot be used against them in court, and grants them the right to counsel and a parent or guardian present during questioning.