SPONSOR: Price
This bill specifies that, prior to January 1, 2021, every law enforcement agency in the state must adopt a written policy regarding interactions with minors. The bill specifies the policies that shall have an outlined process and the circumstances that may be considered when creating these policies. The policies shall include field interrogations and preliminary investigations involving minors; consent of a minor when in contact with law enforcement; and arresting an offender who is a minor.
This bill is similar to HB 1174 (2019).
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