Plain English Breakdown
The official text does not specify the exact effective date, only that it was chaptered in October 2025.
Rules for Interviewing Families After Police Incidents
This law requires peace officers and prosecutors to follow specific steps before interviewing family members of people killed or seriously injured by a peace officer.
What This Bill Does
- Requires officials to clearly state their names, agencies, and roles before starting an interview.
- Mandates showing official identification if the interview happens in person.
- Orders officials to tell family members about the current status of their relative who was hurt or killed.
- Explains that the meeting is a formal part of an investigation.
- Informs families they can choose to go to the police station for the interview and bring a trusted support person.
Who It Names or Affects
- Peace officers
- Prosecuting attorneys
- Immediate family members of people killed or seriously injured by peace officers
Terms To Know
- Peace officer
- A law enforcement employee with the power to make arrests, such as a police officer.
- Custodial interrogation
- Questioning that happens while a person is under arrest or not free to leave.
Limits and Unknowns
- These rules do not apply if the family member is already being questioned while in custody.
- Officials may skip these steps if waiting would cause evidence to be lost or destroyed.
- Officials may skip these steps if there is an immediate danger to public safety.