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ID H0033

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "peace officer" in Idaho Code Section 19-510 to include any officer duly authorized to enforce municipal, county, or state laws.

  • Creates Section 19-510B authorizing federally recognized Indian tribe law enforcement officers to enforce state law within reservation boundaries if they are appointed by the tribe, hold Idaho peace officer standards and training council certification, and have not been decertified.

  • Requires tribes to provide written notice to county sheriffs within 30 days of appointing officers, including officer identity and training certification.

  • Mandates tribes maintain liability insurance with minimum coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, death, or property damage, with provisions preventing cancellation without 10 days' notice to the state attorney general.

  • Specifies that tribal officers must bring arrested persons before Idaho state magistrates, comply with state arrest and custody laws, and that tribes (not the state) are liable for officer actions; additionally waives tribal sovereign immunity up to insurance policy limits for claims arising from officer conduct.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law relating to peace officers to revise the enumeration of the term "peace officer"; to provide for enforcement of state law by law enforcement officers of federally recognized Indian tribes within the state and the requirements therefor and to revise a definition.

PEACE OFFICERS -- INDIAN TRIBES

Last Action

to Jud

1/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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