Iowa HF592 allows law enforcement to seek court approval for forensic interviews of minors at child advocacy centers when the suspect is a parent or.

Iowa HF592 introduces a process for law enforcement to apply to the court for permission to conduct forensic interviews of minors at licensed child advocacy centers. This applies when the suspect in a crime investigation is the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian. The application must detail the nature of the crime, the necessity of the interview, attempts to gain consent from the suspect, and reasons why consent cannot be obtained through other means. The term "minor" is defined as a person under 18 years of age.

Iowa HF592 allows law enforcement to seek court approval for forensic interviews of minors at child advocacy centers when the suspect is a parent or.

Iowa HF592 introduces a process for law enforcement to apply to the court for permission to conduct forensic interviews of minors at licensed child advocacy centers. This applies when the suspect in a crime investigation is the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian. The application must detail the nature of the crime, the necessity of the interview, attempts to gain consent from the suspect, and reasons why consent cannot be obtained through other means. The term "minor" is defined as a person under 18 years of age.