BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
HB 2343: Juvenile waiver of rights
Modifying juvenile waiver of rights.
Summary
- Requires law enforcement to make reasonable attempts to notify a child's parent, guardian, or custodian when the child is taken into custody and is being held.
- Requires law enforcement to permit a parent to immediately consult with his or her child upon the parent's request, unless the child objects or if the parent is a codefendant or victim.
- Requires law enforcement to advise a juvenile who is in custody of his or her rights including the right to counsel, to remain silent, and to consult with a parent, guardian or custodian.
- Prohibits a juvenile from waiving his or her right to counsel unless the juvenile consults with counsel and the waiver is knowing and voluntary.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 9, 2006
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jim Moeller (D-49)
- Introduced
- January 9, 2006 in the House
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to interrogation and waiver;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jim Moeller (D-49)
3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Law.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 2343 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2343 (2025–26) Game farm/water quality
- HB 2343 (2023–24) Property owners/projects
- HB 2343 (2019–20) Urban housing
- HB 2343 (2017–18) Vulnerable adults/"willful"
- HB 2343 (2015–16) Limited medical licenses
- HB 2343 (2013–14) Veterans/drivers' licenses
- HB 2343 (2011–12) Controlled substances
- HB 2343 (2009–10) Education program savings