1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to public safety; prohibiting juveniles under the age of 16 from waiving 
1.3 	their right to counsel during custodial interrogations except if the waiver is made 
1.4 	by the juvenile's attorney or parent;amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 
1.5 	260B.175, by adding a subdivision.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260B.175, is amended by adding a 
1.8 	subdivision to read:
1.9 		Subd. 5.Waiver of counsel during custodial interrogation. The right to counsel 
1.10 	during a custodial interrogation may not be waived by a juvenile under the age of 16 
1.11 	unless waived:
1.12 	(1) by counsel retained or appointed to represent the juvenile and the juvenile 
1.13 	knowingly joins with the waiver;
1.14 	(2) by the juvenile's custodial parent, guardian, custodian, or guardian ad litem if:
1.15 	(i) that person knowingly and voluntarily waives the right;
1.16 	(ii) that person has no interest adverse to the juvenile;
1.17 	(iii) meaningful consultation has occurred between that person and the juvenile; and
1.18 	(iv) the juvenile knowingly and voluntarily joins with the waiver; or
1.19 	(3) by the juvenile, without the presence of counsel, a custodial parent, guardian, 
1.20 	custodian, or guardian ad litem if the juvenile knowingly and voluntarily consents to 
1.21 	the waiver.