Kentucky HB842 prohibits certain interrogation tactics for children in custody.
Kentucky HB842 introduces new rules for the interrogation of children in custody, prohibiting law enforcement from using threats, physical harm, deception, or psychologically manipulative tactics. These tactics include deceit, intimidation, minimization of the offense, false promises of leniency, and forced choices. Exceptions apply if the officer reasonably believes the information is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat.
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