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41K-Interrogating Detainees and Arrestees
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<br />3. Observations: Observe and note any emotional outbursts, inflections of
<br />the voice and nervous reactions that may indicate areas requiring further
<br />probing or clarification.
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<br />4. Terminating the Interview: Interviews should be ended in a courteous
<br />manner. It may be necessary in the future to conduct a second or
<br />subsequent interview therefore ending the first interview in good standing
<br />is important.
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<br />5. Documenting the Interview
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<br />The circumstances surrounding the conduct of interrogations and
<br />recording of confessions shall be fully documented. This includes:
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<br />a. Location, date, time of day and duration of interview;
<br />b. Identities of officers or others present;
<br />c. Miranda warnings given, suspect responses and waivers provided, if
<br />any; and
<br />d. The nature and duration of breaks in questioning to provide the
<br />suspect food, drink, use of the restroom, or for other purposes.
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<br />i Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 86 S.Ct. 1602 (1966)
<br />ii Com. v. Morse, 427 Mass. 117, 691 N.E.2d 566 (1998)
<br />iiiOregon v. Mathiason, 429 U.S. 492, 97 S.Ct. 711 (1977)
<br />iv See, Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 86 S.Ct. 1602 (1966); Com. v. Podlaski, 377 Mass.
<br />339, 398 N.E.2d 1379 (1979)
<br />v Massiah v. U.S., 377 U.S. 201, 84 S.Ct. 1199 (1964)
<br />vi Com v. Gajka, 425 Mass. 751, 682 N.E.2d 1345 (1997)
<br />vii Berkemere v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420, 104 S.Ct. 3138 (1984)
<br />viii Com. v. Wholley, 429 Mass. 1010, 709 N.E.2d 1117 (1999); See also, Vanhouton v. Com.,
<br />424 Mass. 327, 676 N.E.2d 460 (1999)
<br />ix Com. v. Rosario, 422 Mass. 28, 661 N.E.2d 71 (1996)
<br />x Com. v. Rosario, 422 Mass. 28, 661 N.E.2d 71 (1996)
<br />xiCom. v. Rosario, 422 Mass. 28, 661 N.E.2d 71 (1996)
<br />xii Com. v. Nom, 426 Mass. 152, 686 N.E.2d 1017 (1997)
<br />xiii Com. v. Nom, 426 Mass. 152, 686 N.E.2d 1017 (1997); Com. v. Hooks, 38 Mass. App. Ct.
<br />301, 647 N.E.2d 440 (1995)
<br />xivCom. v. Roy, 2 Mass. App. 14, 307 N.E.2d 851 (1974)
<br />xvCom. v. Hosey, 368 Mass. 571, 334 N.E.2d 44 (1975)
<br />xvi M.G.L. c. 272, s. 99(D)(e)
<br />xvii M.G.L. c. 272, s. 99
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