Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Washington
interrogation of a minor at school
What are the laws regarding interrogation of a minor in a public school?? 13 year old questioned by police told he was lying etc...i was not notified. legal?
Asked on 10/23/01, 5:08 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt
Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC
Re: interrogation of a minor at school
Generally a minor cannot give permission to be interrogated. The police have a duty to contact the parents unless exigent circumstances exist.
Answered on 11/22/01, 12:08 pm
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