SB192 Summary

• Requires judicial review of probable cause before issuing arrest warrants for felonies against public education employees for acts occurring during official duties, with review by circuit or district judge.

• Requires judicial review by district or municipal judge before issuing arrest warrants for misdemeanors or municipal ordinance violations against public education employees for acts occurring during official duties.

• Permits district attorneys to present charges to grand jury as alternative procedure, with grand jury procedures exempt from notice and pre-warrant requirements in the act.

• Preserves law enforcement authority to make warrantless arrests when offense occurs in officer's presence or probable cause exists.

• Allows warrant issuance without judicial review if evidence demonstrates significant risk the accused will flee jurisdiction or poses threat to public safety.