Juveniles; duty of person taking child into custody. (HB712)
Introduced By
Del. Michele McQuigg (R-Occoquan)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Juveniles; duty of person taking child into custody. Requires that whenever a child who is under 14 years old is taken into custody regarding the commission or alleged commission of certain acts, the person taking the child into custody shall advise the child whether he is at liberty to terminate the interrogation and leave. If the child does not leave, the person taking the child into custody shall advise the child that he has the right to counsel and to have present his parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other person standing in loco parentis. Amends § 16.1-247 (“Duties of person taking child into custody.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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