Pennsylvania HB1613 amends juvenile law to mandate counsel for children during interrogations and requires recording of such interrogations.

HB1613 amends Pennsylvania juvenile law to ensure children have access to counsel during custodial interrogations. It mandates that a child must consult with an attorney before any interrogation, with the attorney either retained by the child's parent or guardian or provided by the public defender. The interrogation must be recorded unless unsafe, and the recording must be maintained by the law enforcement agency. The bill also establishes a rebuttable presumption that statements made during negligent or willful non-compliance with these requirements are inadmissible in court.

Pennsylvania HB1613 amends juvenile law to mandate counsel for children during interrogations and requires recording of such interrogations.

HB1613 amends Pennsylvania juvenile law to ensure children have access to counsel during custodial interrogations. It mandates that a child must consult with an attorney before any interrogation, with the attorney either retained by the child's parent or guardian or provided by the public defender. The interrogation must be recorded unless unsafe, and the recording must be maintained by the law enforcement agency. The bill also establishes a rebuttable presumption that statements made during negligent or willful non-compliance with these requirements are inadmissible in court.