Criminal Law

questions & answers

Question: What are proper procedures for a school to question a young child 9 to 14 about a theft? Is a parent supposed to be notified? Or be there?

Answer: A person under 18 years of age subject to questioning for an offense may have a parent or guardian be present. However, similar to an individual's right to an attorney, the person subject to the questioning has to request that a parent be notified and present during the questioning. Also, the person does not have to answer any questions if they so choose. There are school policies that may come into play here that I am not familiar with that may require parent notification if police are involved, or a child is being questioned by a school official for a crime. I would suggest requesting the school's policy on this issue for further information.

QUESTIONS

  • What are proper procedures for a school to question a young child 9 to 14 about a theft? Is a parent supposed to be notified? Or be there?

STORIES

LegalLEARN

FIND LEGAL HELP

  • Please select your county of residence below.

    County:
     

OTHER LEGAL RESOURCES

  • State Bar of Arizona
    www.azbar.org
  • Maricopa County Bar
    www.maricopabar.org
    Referral number 602-257-4434
  • Pima County Bar
    www.pimacountybar.org
    Referral number 520-623-4625
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    800-799-7233
  • Bankruptcy Court Self Help Center
    866-553-0893
  • Certified Legal Document Preparer Program
    Link

ORGANIZATIONS

Generic versions of the drug Cialis, sold as tadalafil, now available from many manufacturers.