HF 592: Relating to a forensic interview of a minor by law enforcement

What it does

This bill relates to a forensic interview of a minor by law enforcement. The bill allows law enforcement to make application to the court for consent to conduct a forensic interview of a minor at a licensed child advocacy center when the suspect of a crime is the parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor. The bill provides that the application shall describe the nature of the crime being investigated, why a forensic interview of the minor is necessary, attempts made by law enforcement to gain consent from any parent, guardian, or custodian, and why consent cannot be obtained any other way. For purposes of the bill, “minor” means a person under years of age.

In plain words

1. February 25, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee