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The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is committed to work in partnership with our community to enhance the safety, security, and quality of life for the
residents and visitors of Kern County through professional public safety services.
DONNY YOUNGBLOOD
Sheriff-Coroner
1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, California 93308-2231
Telephone (661) 391-7500
Assembly Bill 2644 (2022) Custodial Interrogation of Minors
The purpose of this training bulletin is to provide an update to peace officers regarding
the custodial interrogation of minors. As current law stands, a peace officer may make an
arrest or take a minor into custody when that officer has reasonable cause to believe that
the minor has committed a crime or violated an order of the court. During this detention,
if the officer wishes to interview the minor, the minor must be read their Miranda rights,
and all minors 17 years of age or younger must consult with an attorney either on the
phone, in person, or video confe