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MO HB1851

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts section 57.010, RSMo, to modify qualifications for county sheriffs in Missouri.

  • Requires sheriffs to hold a valid peace officer license under chapter 590 as a condition of eligibility for office.

  • Prohibits sheriffs without a valid peace officer license from personally exercising police powers including arrest, detention, vehicular pursuit, search, and interrogation, effective January 1, 2003.

  • Allows sheriffs without licenses to exercise police powers through duly commissioned deputy sheriffs.

  • Exempts the sheriff of St. Louis City from the peace officer license requirement.

Legislative Description

Requires a person to hold a valid peace officer license in order to be eligible for the office of county sheriff with the exception of the office of sheriff of St. Louis City

Last Action

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)

4/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety4/18/2012

Full Bill Text

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