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Supreme Court — Part 18

129 pages · May 11, 2026 · Document date: Mar 31, 1971 · Broad topic: General · Topic: Supreme Court · 124 pages OCR'd
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F * a ee ees Se oh ee Cle lh So me - ese eee ees 2. * Bureau policy and instructions a. Interviews of subjecta, suspects, and witnesses must be handled in a businesslike manner, carefully prepared, and thoughtfully planned. It is iinperative that all pertinent information be obtained ina minimum of time. Every effort should be wade to avoid recontacts un- less good judgment, common sense, and scund investigation make them necessary. h Trtawed eura our 4+ an arra sto nerens sanaduated an an mannan e that be Interviews with an arrested person must be conducted in a manner that , will not unnecessarily delay the appearance of such arrested person f before a U. 3. [Mafistrate,JU. S. district judge, or other committing magistrate for a hearing. The srocedure fcr handling intervierrs with suspects or persons under arrest must conferm with the procedure recemmended by the U. S. district court in each judicial dictrict. o. Censtitutional safeguards must be borne in mind at all times. At the beginning of an interview with any known subject of a Bureat case, er any person under arrest or fcr whom arrest is contemplated on cvmpletion of the interview or later, or any other persen so strongly sacpect that he is now te be interviewed for a cenfession or admission of his ov guilt in the ease rather thar a ee ee eth cau ten 9M bef aAme en tt oe Bvat kh bed Salt BAO 2 as VLE Week C2y at a EC Tad Wao Bul be Val 2b Ue bh such person must be advised of the mamet and officiel identities of the interviewing Agents, the nature of the inawiry, and must be warned ef his rights as follows: Before we ask you any questions, you must understand your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used afatnust you in court. You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before we ask your any cucstions and tc have him with you during quzstioning. If you cannot afford a lawgyer, cne will be appointed fer you bifore any questioning if x wish. TP we eee Pa EAA aon ee soe Pe ee a rs i. ee * ia yeu TEC LIE LU dll swell Out aba tis Low wala. @ =a a you wiiil still have the right to stop answering at any tine. You also have the rifpht to stop answering at anv time until wvsu telk to a lawyer, ; Phe warning of rights must he followed by ar exc . rights"before interrofatien can proceed to an ereerte ¢ or admission of @uilt. A velid weiver will sot be cresumed scinniy fron the silence of the suspect or simply fram the fact a confer:tcu eventually was obtained, The text of the waiver should read as Co ao Be nm it ae 2 ” I have ruad this statement of my rights and I underectand what my rights are. I am willing ts make a statement and answer guesticns. I do not want a-lawyer at this time. TI understand and know what I am dois, No vromises or threat: have been made to me and no pressure or coercion of any kina has been used afainst me, et Care must be taken to see that no duress is excrcised: that no attenst is made to obtain a confession or admission of guilt by force, threst3, or promises. Duress makes a confession cr admission iuvoluntasy ance inadmis:i:ible in court, Whether he will cooperate is left entirely te the suspect or accesed,. If ho indicates at any time prior to or during auesticning that he wishes to remain silent or that he wants an attorney, alk interyo- @ation Tor evidence of fuilt must cease. <Any effect te porsuale, trick, or cajole the suspect out of exercising his conetitutions rights will invalidate the waiver, Ls Gala 72
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