This bill requires the Department of Justice to audio record all interviews of U.S. citizens suspected of federal crimes, whether the interviews take place in custody or not, including those conducted outside the United States. The requirement applies to interviews conducted by DOJ officers and employees during federal investigations or when assisting state, local, or tribal law enforcement agencies, but excludes conversations with confidential informants. Officers do not need to notify the person being interviewed or get their consent before recording. Any statement or information obtained during an interview that is not properly recorded cannot be used as evidence by the government in federal court, which serves as an enforcement mechanism. Recordings must be kept for 10 years after an investigation concludes, or indefinitely if the case involves a capital offense. The Attorney General must establish rules to implement these requirements within 180 days of the bill becoming law.
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