SB 264
AN ACT relating to interrogation of children.
In Plain Language
This bill would prohibit police from using deceptive tactics when questioning children during investigations. It would also prevent statements a child makes during an illegal interrogation from being used as evidence in court. The bill defines key terms and adds new rules about how children can be questioned.
Official summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 610 to define terms; prohibit a child from being interrogated using deceptive methods; create a new rule of evidence to limit the admissibility of statements made in the interrogation of a child in violation of statute.
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Cosponsors
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Latest action
to Judiciary (S)
Feb 20, 2025
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