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RI S2158
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Meghan Kallman
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AI Summary
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Statements made by juveniles during custodial interrogation are inadmissible unless a parent or legal guardian is present and both the juvenile and parent/guardian are advised of Miranda rights (right to remain silent, right to attorney, etc.)
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Juvenile statements may be admitted without a parent present if a private attorney or public defender is present, if the juvenile is emancipated, or if the juvenile misrepresented their age as 18 or older and police acted in good faith
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Emancipation applies to juveniles ages 15-17 who demonstrate independence through marriage, military service, or being self-supporting with parental assent
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Juveniles whose only legal guardian is the Department of Children, Youth and Families cannot be interrogated until a court-appointed attorney is present
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.
Delinquent And Dependent Children
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
1/16/2026