HB 23-1155

House Bill 23-1155, now approved and set to take effect on July 1, 2023, requires police to inform individuals in custody of their rights before questioning them. This includes the right to remain silent, the right to have a lawyer present during questioning, and the right to stop the interview at any time. The bill impacts anyone who is questioned by law enforcement while in custody, ensuring they are aware of these protections. Since it has been signed into law, this new requirement will apply to all future custodial interrogations starting from its effective date.

Official Summary

The act requires that, for a statement made during a custodial interrogation to be admissible against the defendant in a criminal proceeding, the defendant must be advised of the following prior to making the statement: You have the right to remain silent; Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law; You have the right to consult a lawyer prior to questioning and have the lawyer present during questioning; If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, a lawyer will be appointed to represent you before any questioning if you request one; and You can stop the interview and request to remain silent or request a lawyer at any time before or during questioning. APPROVED by Governor May 15, 2023 EFFECTIVE July 1, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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