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ID S1279

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County sheriffs may hire temporary guards or private security services to assist with county jail protection and inmate transport.

  • Temporary guards may be used to supervise prisoners at hospitals, hospice care, or long-term care facilities when required.

  • Hired temporary guards and private security personnel are not conferred the powers of peace officers or county detention officers.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2022, with an emergency declaration.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to authorize the use of a temporary guard or private security service in certain instances.

COUNTY JAILS

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 281 Effective: 07/01/2022

3/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/25/2022
Judiciary and Rules2/8/2022

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