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CT HB06109

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Edwin Jutila

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes certified constables who perform criminal law enforcement duties to make warrantless arrests for felonies, matching the authority currently held by police officers.

  • Permits search warrants to be directed to and executed by certified constables who perform criminal law enforcement duties.

  • Adds constables who perform criminal law enforcement duties to the statutory crime of impersonating a police officer under section 53a-130a.

  • Amends sections 54-1f, 54-33a, and 53a-130a of the general statutes to implement these changes.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Constables Who Perform Criminal Law Enforcement Duties.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/22

2/18/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/25/2011

Full Bill Text

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