Sec. 3. (a) This section applies only to the custodial interrogation of a juvenile that is:

(1) not conducted at a place of detention; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-30.5-1-3

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(2) conducted at a school or another place where a juvenile is detained in connection with the investigation.

     (b) A statement made during a custodial interrogation described in subsection (a) is admissible against the juvenile in a felony criminal prosecution or in a juvenile proceeding only if:

(1) the interrogation complies with Indiana Evidence Rule 617; or

(2) the interrogation:

(A) is recorded by using audio equipment; and

(B) complies with every requirement of Indiana Evidence Rule 617, except for the requirement that an electronic recording be an audio-visual recording.

As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.27.