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CT HB05540

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes sworn members of local police departments to make arrests outside their respective precincts without a warrant when the officer is on duty
  • Allows arrests when the person is apprehended in the act or based on information from others
  • Requires any person arrested outside the officer's precinct be immediately presented to the local police department or state police troop having jurisdiction over the precinct where the arrest occurred
  • Amends section 54-1f of the general statutes

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Arrest Power Of Sworn Members Of Local Police Departments.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/07

2/1/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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