§7.15 Interrogations and Confessions

• Library: Juvenile Law Deskbook (2021 Supp.)

F. (§7.15) Interrogations and Confessions

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For a detailed discussion about the specific factors used to determine “custody” and “interrogation,” see State v. Werner, 9 S.W.3d 590 (Mo. banc 2000). The Court found that a certified juvenile’s confession was not admissible because he was subjected to custodial interrogation without his rights being read to him and waived voluntarily. Id. at 597–601.

Section 211.059, RSMo Supp. 2019, addresses the role of the DJO (deputy juvenile officer) during police interrogation of a juvenile. The juvenile officer is not to “participate in the questioning by law enforcement by asking any questions or soliciting any information from the child regarding the alleged...