HB2789

Missouri HB2789 amends law enforcement custodial interview procedures to presume statements involuntary if elicited with false information.

Missouri HB2789 adds a new section to Chapter 590, RSMo, establishing that statements made by a person under arrest during a custodial interrogation are presumed involuntary if the court finds the peace officer intentionally used false information to elicit the statement. This presumption can be rebutted if the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that the statement was voluntary and not influenced by the false information. Additionally, peace officers found to have used false information during an interrogation face disciplinary action under Chapter 590.