Washington juvenile justice bill sees questions from police

Published January 21, 2021 1:06pm ET

A bill in the Washington state legislature would extend the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney to the state’s youth.

House Bill 1140, introduced by Washington Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, grants juvenile persons the same access to an attorney as adults.

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