Washington SB5150 mandates law enforcement provide juveniles with attorney access before waiving constitutional rights.

Washington SB5150 requires law enforcement to offer juveniles access to an attorney before waiving constitutional rights during custodial interrogations. This applies when officers question a juvenile or request an evidentiary search. The consultation cannot be waived, and statements made without it are inadmissible in juvenile or adult criminal proceedings unless specific exceptions apply. The bill also defines terms like "juvenile" and "law enforcement officer.

Washington SB5150 mandates law enforcement provide juveniles with attorney access before waiving constitutional rights.

Washington SB5150 requires law enforcement to offer juveniles access to an attorney before waiving constitutional rights during custodial interrogations. This applies when officers question a juvenile or request an evidentiary search. The consultation cannot be waived, and statements made without it are inadmissible in juvenile or adult criminal proceedings unless specific exceptions apply. The bill also defines terms like "juvenile" and "law enforcement officer.