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GA HB1304

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ellis Black

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants the director of the Southern Judicial Circuit's pretrial release program full arrest powers, authority to execute and return warrants and court processes, and the ability to serve as a peace officer with the same duties as a sheriff
  • Authorizes the chief judge of the Southern Judicial Circuit to designate additional pretrial release program staff members to receive the same arrest and peace officer powers at his or her discretion
  • Applies to the pretrial release program serving the Southern Judicial Circuit or any county within that circuit
  • Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval
  • Sponsored by Representatives Carter (175th), Taylor (173rd), Black (174th), Houston (170th), Shaw (176th), and others; passed both the House and Senate

Legislative Description

Southern Judicial Circuit; director of pretrial release program and other staff members make arrests and certain other powers; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

4/11/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/21/2012

Full Bill Text

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