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WA SB5603
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leonard Christian
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AI Summary
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Requires in-person attorney consultation for juveniles in jurisdictions with populations over 1,000,000 before they can waive constitutional rights during custodial interrogations, detentions, or consent searches
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Maintains existing law allowing phone or video attorney consultations for juveniles in jurisdictions with populations under 1,000,000
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Prohibits waiver of the attorney consultation requirement; statements made without proper consultation are inadmissible except for impeachment or spontaneous statements
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Exempts law enforcement from consultation requirements when questioning juvenile trafficking victims or when there is an imminent threat to life
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Applies to individuals under 18 years old and covers general authority, limited authority, specially commissioned peace officers, federal officers, and school resource officers
Legislative Description
Juvenile access to attorneys when contacted by law enforcement.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026