During a juvenile interview, which of the following is required?

• A. Must be audio and video recorded.
• B. Interview may be conducted without recording if the juvenile is cooperative.
• C. Only an audio recording is required.
• D. Recording is prohibited for juveniles.

Answer: (A)

When interviewing a juvenile, the record must capture the entire interaction with both audio and video. Recording the session this way provides a complete and reliable account: the words spoken are preserved, and nonverbal cues like demeanor, hesitation, and reactions are visible. This fuller record helps ensure that rights warnings were given, that the interview was conducted properly, and that the statements will be accurate and usable in court or agency reviews.

Choosing only audio, or not recording at all, would miss those important details and could lead to questions about voluntariness, reliability, or admissibility. The option that says recording isn’t allowed contradicts standard practice and policy. Hence, audio and video recording is the required approach.