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GA HB1383
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Matt Reeves
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AI Summary
- Reorganizes and clarifies Georgia law (Code Section 17-4-20) governing when state, county, and municipal law enforcement officers may make arrests with or without warrants for violations of state penal laws
- Defines "federal law enforcement officer" as a full-time sworn U.S. government criminal law enforcement officer or agent who is in good standing, authorized to carry a firearm, and empowered to arrest for federal criminal violations
- Authorizes federal law enforcement officers to detain persons upon request of a Georgia state or local law enforcement officer to aid or assist with offenses within that officer's jurisdiction, with or without a warrant
- Allows the requesting state or local law enforcement officer to retract the detention request at any time, immediately terminating the federal officer's authority to detain
- Makes conforming changes throughout the code section, replacing the term "peace officers" with "law enforcement officers" for consistency
Legislative Description
Law enforcement officers; arrests without warrant; revise authority
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
2/29/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Non-Civil2/22/2024
Full Bill Text
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