Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Colorado

Questioning of minors

Is it legal for a court investigator to question minor children without prior approval of the parents?


Asked on 6/10/00, 8:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Questioning of minors

Yes, it is legal, but it is quite unwise and a public relations nightmare, isn't it?

If the children were suspects in a criminal situation then their statements would be elgible to be thrown out if they were unaccompanied by an adult representative.

But witnesses in a criminal investigation can be questioned without an adult representative present.

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Answered on 7/31/00, 2:18 am


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