CT HB06417

Certified constables who perform criminal law enforcement duties may arrest without warrant any person they have reasonable grounds to believe has committed or is committing a felony, effective October 1, 2011.

Certified constables performing criminal law enforcement duties are authorized to pursue offenders outside their precincts into any part of the state to effect arrest.

Constables who perform criminal law enforcement duties are prohibited from obtaining permits for the sale of alcoholic liquor, similar to restrictions on police officers and judges.

Certified constables performing criminal law enforcement duties may be directed to execute search warrants by judges or judge trial referees.

Impersonating a constable who performs criminal law enforcement duties is established as a class D felony, with penalties equivalent to impersonating a police officer.