I would like to have people that are either lawyers or police officers answer this question. If a 2 year old child is brought into a police station by someone other than their legal guardian and questioned as a witness, what is the law regarding this? I know it varies from state to state just in general?What is the law about questioning young minors as witnesses?
In a criminal case they can question them without a parent or guardian. If they are at school or a friend it is their duty to contact you. If "abandoned" them it is your fault. If you are aware of the interview you can impose a lawyers presence during questions. Even in a trial a child can be given a subpoena. So a child can be compelled to talk. However sometimes social workers use administrative power shield children.
In general it is against the law unless consent was given by the legal guardian it cannot be used as evidence.What is the law about questioning young minors as witnesses?
As a witness to crime they need no parent or guardian to be there. Your question is very broad.
Edit: As a witness they really have no rights police must follow.
I know that if the child is under 18 years old before questioning can begin the parents must be notified then they will decide if they want there son/ daughter to be questioned.What is the law about questioning young minors as witnesses?
In what country?
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