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MO HB1163
Bill
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Shawn Rhoads
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AI Summary
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Expands cross-jurisdictional arrest authority from sheriffs and deputy sheriffs only to include any law enforcement officer of any political subdivision in Missouri
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Removes the requirement that assistance requests come only from sheriffs of adjoining counties, allowing any sheriff statewide to request assistance
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Officers who receive an express request from a sheriff to render assistance gain the same arrest powers in that county as they have in their home jurisdiction
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Amends Section 57.111, RSMo, introduced by Representative Rhoads during the 98th General Assembly First Regular Session
Legislative Description
Provides law enforcement officers with powers of arrest in any county in which the sheriff has requested his or her assistance
Last Action
Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)
5/15/2015