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Washington juvenile justice bill sees questions from police

By Washington Examiner
Published January 21, 2021 1:06pm ET
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Washington juvenile justice bill sees questions from police
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. Washington law enforcement may arrest someone younger than 18 […]

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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