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ID S1079
Bill
Status
4/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit within the Office of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute violations involving child pornography and solicitation of minors for pornography, prostitution, or sex-related offenses under Idaho Code sections 18-1507, 18-1509A, 18-1513, and 18-1515.
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Grants the attorney general authority to designate ICAC task force agents (commissioned law enforcement officers) who have statewide arrest powers and serve at the attorney general's discretion without due process protections.
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Authorizes the attorney general to enter into written agreements with prosecutors and law enforcement agencies for assistance in ICAC investigations and to employ necessary attorneys, investigators, and personnel.
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Creates the Internet Crimes Against Children Fund in the state treasury, funded by legislative appropriations, grants, and donations, to support the ICAC unit's operations.
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Grants the attorney general concurrent investigative and prosecutorial authority with county prosecutors to pursue internet crimes against children cases.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to create the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit in the Office of the Attorney General; and to create the Internet Crimes Against Children Fund.
INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN UNIT
Last Action
Signed by Governor on 04/03/13 Session Law Chapter 245 Effective: 07/01/13
4/3/2013