1140-S.E AMS HOLY S2783.2
ESHB 1140 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2592.1/21) 805
By Senator Holy
NOT ADOPTED 04/11/2021
On page 2, line 2, after "juvenile;" strike "or"
On page 2, line 10, after "threat" insert "; or
(c) Exigent circumstances exist and following the requirement would place the officer or juvenile at greater risk of harm, lead to destruction of relevant evidence, escape of the suspect, or some other consequence frustrating legitimate law enforcement efforts"
EFFECT: Adds an exemption for when a law enforcement officer may question a juvenile without following the requirement to provide access to an attorney for consultation if there are existing exigent circumstances that would place the officer or the individual at greater risk of harm, lead to destruction of relevant evidence, escape of the suspect, or some other consequence frustrating legitimate law enforcement efforts.
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