“Passed by the Maryland General Assembly in 2022, the law prohibits police or the courts from questioning juveniles about crimes they are accused of committing or may have key knowledge about. The law does not permit waiving this prohibition.” - Gary Collins, Fox45
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“Currently, juveniles may not be questioned by law enforcement without the approval of an attorney – regardless of how a parent might feel about moving forward with an interview.” - Clyde Boatwright, MD State Fraternal Order of Police
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“The law places limits on child interrogations requiring an attorney be consulted when a child is taken into custody and their parents or guardians notified.” Maxine Streicher, Fox45
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“A surge in youth violence prompts concerns over whether Maryland's juvenile justice laws are working. One of the laws now being questioned by leaders across the state is the Child Interrogation Protection Act. This stops law enforcement from speaking with any child until they've spoken with an attorney.” Producer, Fox45
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foxbaltimore.com/morning/ris…