Juvenile access to attorneys when contacted by law enforcement.

This bill mandates that law enforcement officers provide juveniles with access to an attorney for consultation before waiving constitutional rights during custodial interrogations, detentions, or searches. Exceptions exist if the juvenile is a trafficking victim or if immediate questioning is necessary to protect life. The consultation must be in person for larger jurisdictions and can be in person, by phone, or by videoconference for smaller jurisdictions.

Juvenile access to attorneys when contacted by law enforcement.

This bill mandates that law enforcement officers provide juveniles with access to an attorney for consultation before waiving constitutional rights during custodial interrogations, detentions, or searches. Exceptions exist if the juvenile is a trafficking victim or if immediate questioning is necessary to protect life. The consultation must be in person for larger jurisdictions and can be in person, by phone, or by videoconference for smaller jurisdictions.