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CT HB06704

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 54-1f of the general statutes to authorize sworn members of local police departments to make arrests outside their respective precincts without a prior complaint or warrant
  • Allows arrests when a person is taken in the act of committing an offense or based on reliable information from others
  • Requires officers making arrests outside their precinct to immediately notify the local police department or state police troop with jurisdiction over the area where the arrest occurred
  • Enables police officers to make arrests anywhere within the state of Connecticut

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Arrests Outside Of Precincts By Police Officers.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

2/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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