Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Iowa

Mental health interviews by law officers

Are law enforcement officers required to meet with a suspect that has mental health issues with a mental health advocate, and are they allowed to interview a suspect that has mental health issues at the police department or are they required to meet with the individual at the mental health unit upon that person's request?


Asked on 6/23/06, 10:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Re: Mental health interviews by law officers

I do not see where there is any requirement to do any interfacing with mental health people-certainly not a great idea but not a get out of jail free card.

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Answered on 6/23/06, 12:15 pm


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