Massachusetts H1847 aims to prevent false confessions by requiring electronic recording of juvenile interrogations and presuming statements.
Massachusetts H1847 introduces measures to prevent false confessions by law enforcement. It mandates electronic recording of all statements made by juveniles during interrogations in places of detention or during protective custody. Statements made during these interrogations are presumed involuntary if deception is used by law enforcement. This presumption can be overcome if the commonwealth proves the statement was voluntary and reliable.
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