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GA HB1304
Bill
Status
Passed
4/11/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ellis Black
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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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