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CA AB779
Bill
Status
Passed
10/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Franklin Bigelow
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AI Summary
- Amends Penal Code Section 830.1 to expand the definition of peace officers to include deputy sheriffs employed by additional counties
- Adds Del Norte, Madera, Mono, and San Mateo counties to the existing list of counties whose deputy sheriffs performing custodial duties are classified as peace officers
- Applies to deputy sheriffs employed to perform duties exclusively or initially relating to custodial assignments, including custody, care, supervision, security, movement, and transportation of inmates
- Grants these deputy sheriffs authority to act as peace officers statewide, but only while engaged in custodial duties or performing law enforcement duties directed by their employing agency during a local state of emergency
- Approved by Governor October 6, 2021, and filed with Secretary of State the same date
Legislative Description
Peace officers: deputy sheriffs.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 588, Statutes of 2021.
10/6/2021
Committee Referrals
Appropriations7/14/2021
Public Safety5/12/2021
Rules4/19/2021
Public Safety2/25/2021
Full Bill Text
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