Washington HB1053 mandates law enforcement to provide juveniles with access to an attorney before waiving constitutional rights during interrogation.

Washington HB1053 amends existing law to require law enforcement to provide juveniles with access to an attorney for consultation before waiving constitutional rights during interrogation. This applies unless specific exceptions apply, such as when questioning is necessary to prevent an imminent threat or when the juvenile is believed to be a trafficking victim. The juvenile may direct their attorney to advise the officer on their behalf. Statements made by the juvenile are inadmissible unless the juvenile has consulted with an attorney and waived their rights knowingly and voluntarily.

Washington HB1053 mandates law enforcement to provide juveniles with access to an attorney before waiving constitutional rights during interrogation.

Washington HB1053 amends existing law to require law enforcement to provide juveniles with access to an attorney for consultation before waiving constitutional rights during interrogation. This applies unless specific exceptions apply, such as when questioning is necessary to prevent an imminent threat or when the juvenile is believed to be a trafficking victim. The juvenile may direct their attorney to advise the officer on their behalf. Statements made by the juvenile are inadmissible unless the juvenile has consulted with an attorney and waived their rights knowingly and voluntarily.