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SC H3016

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Rutherford

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement to advise children taken into custody of their right to remain silent, that statements can be used against them, their right to have a parent/guardian/custodian present during questioning, and their right to an attorney

  • Prohibits in-custody admissions or confessions from being admitted as evidence unless made in the presence of the child's parent, guardian, custodian, or attorney

  • Mandates that parents, guardians, or custodians also be advised of the child's rights if no attorney is present, but prohibits them from waiving any rights on the child's behalf

  • Grants parents, guardians, custodians, or attorneys the right to see a child taken into custody upon request

  • Requires officers to immediately stop questioning if a child indicates at any point they do not wish to be questioned further

Legislative Description

Child Interrogations

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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