Amends procedures for custodial interrogation of children and taking juveniles into custody.
The bill amends the family court act and criminal procedure law to enhance protections for children during custodial interrogations. It requires officers to notify parents or guardians before questioning a child and mandates that the child be informed of their rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. It also requires that any interrogation be video recorded and that statements made without legal counsel present be suppressed.
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