Rhode Island S2730 prohibits peace officers from using coercive tactics during juvenile interrogations.
Rhode Island S2730 amends the Family Court proceedings to prohibit peace officers from using threats, physical harm, deprivation, deception, coercion, or psychologically manipulative tactics during the custodial interrogation of a juvenile. These tactics include maximization and minimization techniques, forced choices, and undue pressure. The bill specifies that statements obtained through such tactics are inadmissible in court unless proven otherwise. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.
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