Interview Procedures Flashcards
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When interviewing a juvenile suspect in California, officers must:
Answer: Notify a parent or guardian before questioning begins
California law requires parental or guardian notification before questioning juvenile suspects, and officers must use age-appropriate interview procedures.
When interviewing a person with a known mental illness, officers should:
Answer: Request mental health professional assistance and use simplified, clear language
Persons with mental illness may require simplified language, shorter sessions, and mental health professional involvement to ensure a reliable and legally sound interview.
When a non-English speaking suspect is in custody, the officer must:
Answer: Administer Miranda rights in the suspect's language using a qualified interpreter
Constitutional requirements mandate that Miranda rights be administered in a language the suspect understands, using a qualified interpreter — not informal staff.
During interviews, human trafficking victims should be treated as:
Answer: Victims deserving trauma-informed interviewing rather than suspects
LAPD policy and California law recognize that trafficking victims often exhibit trauma bonding and should receive victim-centered, trauma-informed interviews.
When a person's status shifts from witness to suspect during a custodial interview, the officer must:
Answer: Immediately administer Miranda warnings before continuing any interrogation
Once a witness becomes a suspect in a custodial setting, Miranda warnings must be administered immediately before any further questioning continues.
Forensic interview protocols such as NICHD are recommended for child abuse victims because they:
Answer: Minimize suggestibility while protecting the child and preserving evidentiary value
Validated forensic protocols protect the accuracy of children's accounts, reduce trauma, and maintain the evidentiary integrity of the interview.
When a suspect appears highly intoxicated during a custodial interview, the officer should:
Answer: Assess whether the level of intoxication affects the voluntariness of a Miranda waiver
Courts examine the totality of circumstances, including intoxication level, when assessing whether a Miranda waiver was truly voluntary and knowing.