Under North Carolina law, an interrogation must be electronically recorded when:

• A. LEOs interrogate a juvenile in custody where the interrogation takes place at a place of detention
• B. Any interrogation involving a suspect over 21
• C. Interrogations conducted outside the United States
• D. Only if the suspect consents to recording

Answer: (A)

North Carolina requires electronic recording when a juvenile is in custody and the interrogation takes place at a place of detention. This specific setup is the trigger for the recording requirement because it focuses on protecting a juvenile’s rights and ensuring an accurate, verifiable record of what was said during custodial questioning. The rule is not about adults, noncustodial interrogations, or interrogations outside detention settings, and it isn’t based on the suspect’s consent to recording. In short, the duty to record applies to custodial interrogations of juveniles in detention facilities.