Rhode Island S2158 prohibits questioning of a juvenile suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior unless a parent, guardian, or attorney is present.

Rhode Island S2158 mandates that any questioning of a juvenile suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior must occur only if the juvenile's parent or legal guardian is present, or if an attorney is present, or if the juvenile and their parents or guardians have waived their presence. The bill also ensures that if the juvenile cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed at no cost. Exceptions include situations where the juvenile has knowingly and voluntarily waived their rights, is emancipated, or misrepresented their age as eighteen or older. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2158 prohibits questioning of a juvenile suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior unless a parent, guardian, or attorney is present.

Rhode Island S2158 mandates that any questioning of a juvenile suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior must occur only if the juvenile's parent or legal guardian is present, or if an attorney is present, or if the juvenile and their parents or guardians have waived their presence. The bill also ensures that if the juvenile cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed at no cost. Exceptions include situations where the juvenile has knowingly and voluntarily waived their rights, is emancipated, or misrepresented their age as eighteen or older. The bill takes effect upon passage.