Who can legally question a child without a parent or guardian?

Answer 1

Without more specifics being known, there is no blanket answer to this question. Starting with - what is your definition of "being questioned?" Also: WHAT are circumstances? WHERE is this all taking place - on the street - in school - at the police station? WHY is this particular child being singled out if, in fact, they ARE being singled out?

Juveniles are not immune from being spoken to by law enforcement simply because they are minors.

If the juvenile is taken into custody, a parent or guardian or significant adult should be notified and allowed to be with them during the questioning procedure, but juveniles are protected by the same Constitutional safeguards that protect adults.

Answer 2

It's a fuzzy line. The child definitely can't be questioned alone, so if it has to do with abuse from the parents, then usually a court appointed advocate will be assigned to them to ensure that the child is not being coerced into an answer or put under undue distress just to get an answer. If the abuse is from someone else, then the parents most likely have to present.

Answer 3

The legality of interrogating a minor without the presence of a parent or guardian largely depends on the state, age and age of the minor and whether or not the interrogation takes place at school.

Some state laws prohibit the interrogation of minors without a parent present (unless the minor or a parent knowingly waives that right), while some simply require that the parent be able to counsel the child before the interrogation takes place or that the parents give consent for the minor to be interrogated without their presence.

Many states make a distinction between younger minors and older minors, with stricter policies on parental consent to interrogation for those under the age of fifteen or fourteen.

Some states make exceptions to such parental consent laws in cases where the minor is interrogated at his/her school, on the grounds that the school officials are temporary legal guardians of their students, or with the provision that a juvenile court officer be present.

Answer 4

Firstly it depends on the legislation of your country.

However even in those countries that have strong laws to protect children it can be necessary to question a child that does not have a parent or guardian present. In these cases either a legal or social services representative should be present.

An officer of the law or government representative may have these powers depending on their particular area of expertise.

Answer 5

no they can not be asked questions without a parent around . only if is in school == ==