Vermont H0258 mandates electronic recording of custodial interrogations, requires notification of a juvenile's parent or guardian before.

Vermont H0258 establishes new standards for law enforcement interrogations to prevent false confessions and wrongful convictions. It requires electronic recording of all custodial interrogations, with exceptions for exigent circumstances, refusal to be recorded, and equipment malfunction. The bill mandates that a juvenile's parent or guardian be notified before any custodial interrogation and must be present during the interrogation. It prohibits the use of threats, physical harm, or deception during interrogations of individuals under 22 years old.

Vermont H0258 mandates electronic recording of custodial interrogations, requires notification of a juvenile's parent or guardian before.

Vermont H0258 establishes new standards for law enforcement interrogations to prevent false confessions and wrongful convictions. It requires electronic recording of all custodial interrogations, with exceptions for exigent circumstances, refusal to be recorded, and equipment malfunction. The bill mandates that a juvenile's parent or guardian be notified before any custodial interrogation and must be present during the interrogation. It prohibits the use of threats, physical harm, or deception during interrogations of individuals under 22 years old.