Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act

United States116th CongressHR-8685House of Representatives
Updated: Oct 27, 2020

Summary

Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act This bill makes, subject to certain exceptions, the statements of a minor who waived the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to legal assistance during a custodial interrogation inadmissible in a federal prosecution unless the minor consulted with legal counsel in person and contacted a parent or legal guardian before waiving those rights.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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