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FL S0496

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises terminology for the marshal of the Supreme Court's position and authority, changing references from "training" to "qualification; authority"
  • Requires the marshal and deputies to comply with section 943.13, Florida Statutes, relating to requirements for law enforcement officers in the state
  • Designates the marshal and deputies as law enforcement officers under section 943.10(1) with full powers to bear arms and make arrests, with such powers limited to performance of official duties for the Supreme Court
  • Authorizes the marshal and deputies to apprehend without warrant persons disturbing the peace and deliver them to appropriate municipal or county law enforcement officers
  • Removes provisions designating the marshal and deputies as "conservators of the peace" and consolidates peace-keeping authority language into the amended section 25.251

Legislative Description

Marshal of the Supreme Court

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 571 (Ch. 2013-86)

4/24/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules4/2/2013
Criminal Justice3/14/2013
Judiciary2/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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