Legal Definitions - interrogation

Interrogation is a formal or repetitive questioning process. It is usually done by the police to someone who is arrested or suspected of a crime. When the questioning happens while the person is in police custody, it is called a custodial interrogation.

• A police officer questioning a suspect about their whereabouts during the time of a crime is an example of an interrogation.
• During a custodial interrogation, the police must read the Miranda warning to the suspect before questioning them.

The examples illustrate how interrogation is a process of questioning someone to gather information about a crime. It is often used by law enforcement to obtain evidence and build a case against a suspect.