Louisiana HB1106 mandates an attorney's presence during custodial interrogations of children aged 15 and under.
HB1106 amends Louisiana's Children's Code to prohibit children aged 15 and under from waiving their right to counsel during custodial interrogations. It also mandates that statements made by these children during such interrogations are inadmissible in court unless an attorney was present. The bill further specifies that any confession must be shown to be free and voluntary, not influenced by fear, duress, or threats. This law aims to protect children's rights during legal proceedings.
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