The Federal Interviews Reform Act requires the Department of Justice to record all interviews with suspects in federal criminal investigations using audio or video technology. The law applies to both custodial and non-custodial interviews conducted by federal law enforcement officers, including cases where the Department assists state or local authorities, and extends to interviews of U.S. citizens abroad. Officers may record interviews without notifying or obtaining consent from the person being interviewed, and any statements obtained during unrecorded interviews cannot be used as evidence in federal court. Recordings must be retained for at least 10 years after an investigation concludes, or indefinitely if the case involves a capital offense. The Attorney General must develop rules to implement these requirements within 180 days of the law's enactment.
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