Under what condition is Miranda required?

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Miranda warnings are required when a person is both in custody and subject to interrogation by police. Custody means a reasonable person would not feel free to leave, and interrogation means questions or actions designed to elicit an incriminating response. If those conditions aren’t met—such as in noncustodial questioning or routine traffic stops where the person is free to leave—warnings aren’t required. However, once a person is detained and questioned about the crime, warnings must be given before questioning begins. So the correct condition is before custodial interrogation.