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Interview and Interrogation Law (Online)

Course ID: CJC-5010AF4
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Interviews and interrogations often play important roles in criminal investigations. The collection of relevant information, development or elimination of suspects and many other pieces of the puzzle can be obtained through effective interview and interrogation techniques. In order for the information collected to be admissible in a court of law, it must be legally obtained. This course will provide a comprehensive legal review of the case law and statutes governing interviews and interrogations.

Course Objectives

Understand the constitutional amendments governing interviews and interrogations.

Distinguish between "attachment" and "invocation" of rights.

Distinguish between Fifth and Sixth Amendment interrogation rights.

Understand North Carolina's interrogation rules.

Comprehend interrogation practices which are allowed and prohibited by Fourteenth Amendment Due Process Clause.

Apply the special rules concerning interrogation of juveniles.

Understand the meaning of interrogation rights waivers and how officers are to obtain such waivers.

Understand the exceptions to the Miranda rule.

Understand when an interrogation may be re-commenced after an invocation of rights.

Distinguish between a voluntary encounter and an interrogation.

Outline of instruction

Constitutional amendments governing interview and interrogation

Attachment vs. invocation of rights

Fifth and Sixth Amendment interrogation rights

North Carolina interrogation rules

Fourteenth Amendment Due Process Clause

Special rules concerning juveniles

Interrogation rights waivers

Miranda exceptions

Re-commencing interrogations after invocation of rights

Voluntary encounters vs. interrogation

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

Students will need access to the internet, Adobe Reader, media player and Microsoft Office.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendanceCourse participation and a minimum score of 70% on the final quiz to pass. All assignments and testing must be completed by the last day of class.