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This bill, the Juvenile Law - Juvenile Interrogation Protection Act, requires law enforcement officers to immediately notify a child's parents, guardians, or custodians in a manner reasonably calculated to provide actual notice when the child is taken into custody. The notice must include the child's location, the reason for the custody, and instructions on how to make in-person contact with the child. Additionally, the bill prohibits the interrogation of a child by a law enforcement officer until the child has consulted with an attorney, either retained by the parent/guardian or provided by the Office of the Public Defender, and the parent/guardian has been notified that the interrogation will occur. The bill also sets requirements for the law enforcement agency to maintain a record of the notification or attempted notification of the parent/guardian. Exceptions are made if the officer reasonably believes the information is necessary to protect an individual from an imminent threat to their life.

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