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Mani-ID: LHBSAP1 LEGAL HANDBOOK FOR SPECIAL AGENTS PART 1 the defendant. Where individuals giving signed statements cannot speak or read English, the statement, where possible, should be made in their native language. Agents should not use any language indicating to the subject that|his/her|statement may be used "for"|him/her|in court. **EFEDte: 07/26/1999 MCRT#: 915 Div: D9 Cav: SecCls: 7-12.2 Joint Statements Joint statements are not permissible. An individual statement is to be taken for each subject or suspect. *EEEDte: 04/28/1978 MCRT#: 0 Div: D9 Cav: SecCls: 7-12.3 Contents |The fact that the subject was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents and the nature of the inquiry shall be shown in the first sentence of a signed statement, or if no statement is taken, in the opening paragraph of the FD-302 reporting the results of the interview. The date and place where the statement is made should be shown, and all relevant details of the offense should be developed, particularly details which may be corroborated by other evidence. The statement should be prepared in a logical manner. A chronological recitation of the facts and events is often a useful approach. | **kEEEDte: 07/26/1999 MCRT#: 915 Div: D9 Cav: SecCls: 7-12.4 Method of Preparation The statement may be typewritten or in the handwriting of the subject or the interrogating Agent. The statement is not to be prepared in pencil. **EfFEDte: 04/28/1978 MCRT#: 0 Div: D9 Cav: SecCls: 7-12.5 Review If the statement is typewritten or in the handwriting of any person other than the subject, it should be given to|him/her to| read. Under certain circumstances, it is desirable as well to read the entire statement to the subject. For example, where the subject is unable to read well, or where |he/she|has impaired vision, the reading of the statement aloud will enable Agents to rebut possible S Printed: 05/05/2004 13:08:54 Page 14