What are volunteered statements?

Volunteered statements are those made by individuals without any prompting or direct questioning from law enforcement or a peace officer. This means that the person willingly provides information or shares their thoughts without being asked for it specifically. These statements often occur in informal settings or situations where an individual feels compelled to speak without any form of coercion or interrogation.

This is contrasted with statements made under direct questioning, which are the result of specific inquiries from law enforcement, and those that are influenced by coercion, as these indicate that the information was provided under pressure or duress. Additionally, volunteered statements are not limited to those made only by suspects during an interrogation. Anyone can provide volunteered statements in various situations, making option C the most accurate description of what constitutes a volunteered statement.