Does the initial contact made by the investigating deputy count toward the two-interview limit?

Does the initial contact made by the investigating deputy count toward the two-interview limit?

• A. Yes, it counts
• B. No, it does not count
• C. Only if detective requests counting
• D. It depends on the case

Answer: (B)

The two-interview limit is about formal interrogations that occur while a person is in custody or under a controlled questioning setting. The initial contact made by the investigating deputy is typically a non-custodial, informal interaction used to gather basic information and assess the situation. Because it isn’t a custodial interrogation designed to elicit statements after rights have been invoked or advisory, it doesn’t count toward the two-interview limit. If later there is a separate custodial interrogation after rights are read (or other formal interview conditions apply), that would be counted. The result isn’t about who requests counting or about the details of a specific case; it hinges on whether the contact qualifies as a formal custodial interview versus a routine, non-custodial encounter.

The two-interview limit is about formal interrogations that occur while a person is in custody or under a controlled questioning setting. The initial contact made by the investigating deputy is typically a non-custodial, informal interaction used to gather basic information and assess the situation. Because it isn’t a custodial interrogation designed to elicit statements after rights have been invoked or advisory, it doesn’t count toward the two-interview limit. If later there is a separate custodial interrogation after rights are read (or other formal interview conditions apply), that would be counted. The result isn’t about who requests counting or about the details of a specific case; it hinges on whether the contact qualifies as a formal custodial interview versus a routine, non-custodial encounter.