Bill > HB169

This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that a statement made by a minor during a custodial interrogation is involuntary and inadmissible in a juvenile or criminal proceeding against the minor, if the law enforcement officer intentionally used information known to be false in order to elicit the statement. The presumption may be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence that the statement was voluntary and not made in response to the false information. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0169?ys=2024RS