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GA HB1143

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mandi Ballinger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Cherokee County's governing authority is authorized, but not required, to employ marshals to enforce county ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations
  • Marshals would also provide security for the Magistrate Court of Cherokee County when in session and for meetings of the governing authority
  • All marshals must meet certification qualifications and be certified as peace officers under the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act
  • Marshals may exercise full peace officer powers, including making arrests and applying for, executing, and returning warrants, orders, or processes in any county in the state
  • Establishment of a full county police force in Cherokee County would require voter approval in a referendum on or after July 1, 2016, as provided under existing state law

Legislative Description

Cherokee County; provide for the employment of marshals

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/22/2016

Full Bill Text

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