Criminal procedure: interrogations.
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Fiscal committee
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No
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Overview
This bill requires peace officers and prosecuting attorneys to follow specific procedures when interviewing immediate family members of individuals who have died or sustained serious bodily injury as a result of police action. Before any formal interview, the officer or attorney must identify themselves, inform the family member about the status of their loved one, explain the purpose of the interview, and allow the family member to bring a trusted support person. The bill includes exceptions for situations where delaying the interview would risk evidence loss or public safety and when the family member has received equivalent advisements.
Key provisions
- Requires peace officers and prosecuting attorneys to identify themselves and the agency before formal interviews.
- Mandates informing family members about the status of their loved one and the purpose of the interview.
- Allows family members to bring a trusted support person to the interview.
- Excludes interviews when delay would jeopardize evidence or public safety.
- Excludes interviews if the family member has received equivalent advisements.
- Defines ‘formal’ interview as conducted in person or via secure remote communication.
- Defines ‘immediate family member’ as spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, child, or grandchild.
- Defines ‘law enforcement agency’ and ‘prosecutorial agency’ for clarity.
Who is affected
- Peace officers
- Prosecuting attorneys
- Immediate family members of victims of police violence
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