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MS HB97
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Karl Gibbs
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AI Summary
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Requires law enforcement to notify and obtain the presence of a parent, guardian, or custodian before interrogating any child age 17 or younger who has been taken into custody.
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Exempts the notification and presence requirement when the child is endangered by the parent, guardian, or custodian.
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Applies the parental notification and presence requirement both before initial interrogation (Section 43-21-303) and during interrogation in detention or shelter facilities (Section 43-21-311).
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Becomes effective July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Youth taken into custody by law enforcement, certain; require presence of parent before interrogation of youth occurs.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2011
Full Bill Text
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