Arkansas SB609: TO PROVIDE FOR A MINOR'S RIGHT TO CONSULT WITH HIS OR HER PARENT OR GUARDIAN BEFORE A CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act concerning the custodial interrogation of a minor; to provide for a minor's right to consult with his or her parent or guardian before a custodial interrogation; and for other purposes. subtitle to provide for a minor's right to consult with his or her parent or guardian before a custodial interrogation.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT CONCERNING THE CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION OF A MINOR; TO PROVIDE FOR A MINOR'S RIGHT TO CONSULT WITH HIS OR HER PARENT OR GUARDIAN BEFORE A CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO PROVIDE FOR A MINOR'S RIGHT TO CONSULT WITH HIS OR HER PARENT OR GUARDIAN BEFORE A CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 16, Chapter 80, Subchapter 1, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 16-80-105. Right of minor to consult with parent or legal guardian -- Definition. (a) As used in this section, "minor" means a person who is under eighteen (18) years of age. (b) A minor shall have the opportunity to consult with his or her parent or legal guardian in person, by telephone, or by video conference or (2) The minor waives his or her right to: (A) Refuse to answer questions or incriminate himself or herself; and (B) To have an attorney: *LJH298* 04/02/2025 1:22:05 PM LJH298 SB609 (i) Present during a custodial interrogation; and (ii) Appointed to represent the minor if he or she cannot afford an attorney. (c) A minor's right to consult with a parent or legal guardian under subsection (b) of this section shall not be …

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Sponsors

• Jamie Scott (D, 12) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. April 2, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
3. April 2, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB609?

SB609 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO PROVIDE FOR A MINOR'S RIGHT TO CONSULT WITH HIS OR HER PARENT OR GUARDIAN BEFORE A CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION.

What does SB609 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act concerning the custodial interrogation of a minor; to provide for a minor's right to consult with his or her parent or guardian before a custodial interrogation; and for other purposes. subtitle to provide for a minor's right to consult with his or her parent or guardian before a custodial interrogation.

What is the status of SB609?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored SB609?

Jamie Scott (D, 12).

Where is the official record for SB609?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB609