The police must clearly announce that a person is under arrest before he or she is considered in custody under Miranda.

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Miranda rights are triggered by custody and interrogation, not by the announcement of arrest. A person can be considered in custody for Miranda purposes even if the police have not formally announced that the person is under arrest, as long as the circumstances are such that a reasonable person would feel they are not at liberty to terminate the interrogation and leave.

The Police Must Clearly Announce That a Person Is Under