New York A02620 amends procedures for custodial interrogation of children and taking juveniles into custody.

New York A02620 amends procedures for custodial interrogation of children and taking juveniles into custody. It mandates that officers notify parents or guardians before questioning a child. It requires officers to take children to designated facilities or their residences for questioning, unless the child is taken directly to family court. It also requires that interrogations be video recorded. The bill specifies that children cannot be questioned unless they and their guardians are informed of their rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.

New York A02620 amends procedures for custodial interrogation of children and taking juveniles into custody.

New York A02620 amends procedures for custodial interrogation of children and taking juveniles into custody. It mandates that officers notify parents or guardians before questioning a child. It requires officers to take children to designated facilities or their residences for questioning, unless the child is taken directly to family court. It also requires that interrogations be video recorded. The bill specifies that children cannot be questioned unless they and their guardians are informed of their rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.