J.D.B. v. North Carolina
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-11121 | Supreme Court of North Carolina |
Mar 23, 2011 Tr.Aud. |
Jun 16, 2011 | 5-4 | Sotomayor | OT 2010 |
Holding: A child’s age is a relevant factor to consider in determining whether the child is “in custody†for purposes of Miranda v. Arizona.
Judgment: Supreme Court of North Carolina reversed, 5-4, in an opinion by Justice Sonia Sotomayor on June 16, 2011. Justice Alito filed a dissenting opinion, which was joined by the Chief Justice and Justices Scalia and Thomas.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- This week at the Court in Plain English
- Opinion analysis: Children's age and Miranda
- Argument recap: The future of Miranda
- Argument preview: Youth and Miranda rights
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs Amicus Briefs- Brief for Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth, et al., in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for Juvenile Law Center, et al. in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the American Civil Liberties Union in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the American Bar Association in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the United States of America in Support of Respondent
- Brief of Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming in Support of Respondent
- Brief of the National District Attorney’s Association in Support of Respondent
