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SC H3016
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Todd Rutherford
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Grants parents, guardians, custodians, or attorneys the right to see a child taken into custody upon request
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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