According to Miranda v. Arizona, what kind of custody is addressed?

Miranda v. Arizona established that the Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination necessitates that individuals taken into "custody" must be informed of their rights before being interrogated by law enforcement. The decision clarifies that custody isn't limited to physical restraint, but rather encompasses any situation where a reasonable person would feel they are not free to leave, which can include psychological aspects of confinement.

In this context, psychological custody refers to scenarios where an individual may be subjected to the coercive pressures of interrogation, even if they are not physically restrained. The court recognized that the environment and the circumstances surrounding the questioning can create a psychological state that leads a person to feel they are in custody. This broader interpretation ensures that individuals are protected under the Fifth Amendment, regardless of whether physical barriers are in place.